Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota
Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 1:30 AM EST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A USATF-certified, super flat 1-mile loop course in Sarasota, perfect for Boston Qualifiers and PR seekers with personalized aid support.
- Competitive
- Quirky
Competitive
QuirkyThis marathon and half marathon in Sarasota is designed for runners focused on achieving personal bests or qualifying for Boston. Featuring a USATF-certified, super flat, 1-mile loop course at Nathan Benderson Park, it's ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The event supports serious runners with flexible aid options, allowing participants to bring personalized fuel. It's an intentionally small, focused race, capped at 75 participants, ensuring a dedicated experience for those chasing their goals.
What to expect
- * Run a super flat, 1-mile loop course designed for consistent pacing and fast times.
- * Access water and electrolyte drinks, or bring personalized aid for the tables.
- * Enjoy a focused, small event experience with a cap of 75 participants.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
1 Marathon finishers in 2022. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
3:36:49
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 3:36:49.
People mix
Mixed field
Gender mix needs more complete finish rows before we summarize it.
Quick read
For the Marathon in 2022, this looks like a small field: 1 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 3:36:49. The quicker front of the field averaged about 3:36:49. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall Male
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Overall Male Master
Top 3 (estimated from prior results)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 2022 | 1 | 3:36:49 | 3:36:49 | 3:36:49 | 3:36:49 / Not enough data |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you.
We are racing at Nathan Benderson Park and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier.
This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race.
To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants.
We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups.
Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.
Medal
Shirt