The first Sunday in February is the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. This is fast becoming a go to race in the Sarasota running calendar. Now in its 4th year, the race features a scenic course, over 20 different musical entertainers from local bands, high schools and individual musicians,
great medals along with an after party on the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall overlooking Sarasota Bay.
This year there were over 2,500 participants which did lead to some bunching up at some points – but more on that later. The temperature was great – low 60s. There was a bit of a wind to cool us down, so pretty good running conditions. Continue reading Running, Music and Sunshine – another moving party in the books