Centauri Insurance has always been involved in races as many of our employees are avid runners, but the Sarasota SUP & RUN 5K is more than an ordinary race - it's a Centauri family affair.

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In 2015, Centauri's Vice President of Sales & Agency Relations, Felicia Cox, was approached to organize a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race to benefit Operation Second Chance, an organization that supports wounded veterans. Cox was not real familiar with Stand Up Paddleboard but she thought why not combine her love of running road races with a SUP race and the Sarasota SUP & RUN 5K was born. With just 218 athletes competing the first year, this little race is all grown up with more than 800 athletes turning out this year.

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This unique race wouldn't be possible without its amazing community sponsors and volunteers. Each year a feature disabled veteran is selected and a custom paddleboard is made for them based on their individual needs. Generous local sponsors donate the funds to build the paddleboards. After this year's race, six beautiful custom boards were gifted to deserving veterans.

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As title sponsor of the race, Centauri provides monetary assistance and covers race fees for all of our employees and family members who want to participate. Not only do Centauri employees compete, but they also volunteer. TEAM Centauri members lend their hand in marketing efforts, packet stuffing, photography, videography and assisting on race day.