SARASOTA COUNTY – Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Gulf Coast Games for Life, which take place January and February at locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. The 2020 Gulf Coast Games for Life events are open to amateur athletes 50 years and older as of Dec. 31, 2020. The games are a qualifying event for the Florida Senior Games State Competition, which serve as a qualifier for the 2021 National Senior Games that will be held in Fort Lauderdale.
Gulf Coast Games for Life consists of 19 events beginning with the 5K Road Race on Jan. 18, and continuing with events Feb. 1-9. Events take place in Sarasota County, Manatee County and the City of North Port. Other events include basketball shooting, bowling, golf, pickleball, shuffleboard and more.
The Gulf Coast Games for Life is Presented by Humana/EliteHealth and sponsored by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources, and the City of North Port Parks and Recreation.
A one-time registration fee of $12 is required, with $3 for each event. Some events may also have a facility fee.
For a full list of events or to register online visit scgov.net/parks. Additional information is also available by calling the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at www.scgov.net (keywords ADA compliance).