WAF35 - Rossi Park: Bradenton Riverwalk 5/10K

Join us in the Bradenton, FL area for the 35th edition of "Walk Around Florida" (WAF35) - a three-day weekend walking festival sponsored by the Happy Wanderers, Mid-Florida Milers (Orlando) and Suncoast Sandpipers (Tampa) of Central Florida, and one of the 50th Anniversary festivals for #AmericasWalkingClub in 2026!! We expect 100+ walkers for our events this weekend, participating individually, couples, or small groups.

You may be pre-registered (for brochure - see our website: www.happywanderersfl.org) or register same day at the Quality Inn Bradenton / Sarasota North - 6727 14th St W US 41, Bradenton, FL - from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and then walk anytime during daylight that day.

Walks starts/finishes at Rossi Park - 444 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Parking and bathrooms at the start/finish.

This easy (rated 1A) walk has a mostly level route on the Bradenton River Walk at the beautiful Manatee River shoreline. The five-acre park features a skatepark, 400-seat amphitheater, playgrounds, and a splash pad. Leaving the river, walkers head to downtown Bradenton, passing historic buildings and entering Old Main Street, site of a lively Saturday market. Both routes tour a section of the unique "Village of the Arts" neighborhood. The 10 route passes historic McKechnie Field (now LECOM Park), home to Pittsburgh Pirates spring training and 3rd oldest major league baseball park. The route is good for strollers/wheelchairs. Leashed pets are O.K We recommend participants carry water, wear a hat for the sun and consider sunscreen.

The event is $4.00 for all participants 12 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. IVV credit will be available for all participants. AVA Special programs are listed in the registration brochure.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Rossi Park (Riverwalk)
452 3rd Ave. W. Bradenton, FL
From hotel: Exit parking lot and right onto 14 St. W. Go 5
mi to 8 Ave. Right to 9 St. W. Left to 3 Ave. Right .2 mi to
parking lot/ park on left (Just after Performing Arts Center).

All others: See driving instructions on the Walking Directions.