Global Running Day goes local with Fleet Feet Sarasota’s Big Run

More than 125 local enthusiasts, ranging in age from eight to 75, came out for Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota’s Big Run on June 6, part of a nationwide 5K Big Run celebration organized by Fleet Feet Sports.

Designed to unify the efforts of running communities in different locations across the U.S. behind one event, Fleet Feet stores collectively hosted 100+ 5K fun runs, events and races across the country that drew more than 16,000 participants. The Big Run coincided with the annual Global Running Day initiative celebrating the health and lifestyle benefits of the sport.

Following the 5K fun run in Sarasota that took runners through downtown Sarasota to the bayfront and back, participants were treated to a post-race party including music, Sabrosa nacho bar, drinks and a drawing for prizes.

Global Running Day is held the first Wednesday of June, so there’s plenty of time to get ready to run and join the fun in 2019.