4th of July 5K
- Date Sun 6th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th of July 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in the vibrant community of Punta Gorda, Charlotte! This exciting event features a scenic 3.1-mile course that winds around the beautiful Babcock Ranch, starting and finishing in the lively Founder's Square. With a race start time of 7:30 a.m., participants can enjoy a chip-timed experience, along with an untimed fun run option for those who prefer a more leisurely pace.
Join fellow runners and walkers in this festive celebration, complete with age group awards and finisher medals to commemorate your achievement. Early packet pickup will be available on July 2 and 3, ensuring you're all set for race day. Plus, ample free parking will be provided near the start area, making your morning hassle-free. Whether you’re racing for your personal best or simply enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit, the 4th of July 5K promises to be a memorable event filled with fun, camaraderie, and post-race snacks! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate Independence Day in style!
Join fellow runners and walkers in this festive celebration, complete with age group awards and finisher medals to commemorate your achievement. Early packet pickup will be available on July 2 and 3, ensuring you're all set for race day. Plus, ample free parking will be provided near the start area, making your morning hassle-free. Whether you’re racing for your personal best or simply enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit, the 4th of July 5K promises to be a memorable event filled with fun, camaraderie, and post-race snacks! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate Independence Day in style!
Organiser's Description
RACE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 7/6/2025 AT 7:30 DUE TO THE SEVERE WEATHER FORCAST.
SPECIAL MESSAGE: IF YOU PLAN TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE ON RACE MORNING, PLEASE BRING A CREDIT CARD OR PLAN TO USE APPLE PAY. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
BABCOCK RANCH IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 4TH OF JULY 5K RUN/WALK. THE COURSE IS A SCENIC 3.1 MILES AROUND BABCOCK RANCH, STARTING AND FINISHING IN FOUNDER'S SQUARE.
THE GURANTEED SHIRT/SIZE CUTOFF WAS JUNE 20, 2025. ADDITIONAL SHIRTS HAVE BEEN ORDERED. PLEASE SELECT YOUR SIZE. IF YOUR SIZE ISN'T AVAILABLE, CHOOSE AN ALTERNATE SIZE.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., AND THURSDAY, JULY 3, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
PICKUP LOCATION: BABCOCK RANCH LIFESTYLE OFFICE, 42911 LAKE BABCOCK DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982.
RACE DAY PARKING: FREE AMPLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE NEAR THE STARTING AREA.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 6:30 A.M. TO 7:15 A.M. AT 42850 CRESCENT LOOP, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 6:30 A.M. TO 7:15 A.M., COST IS $40.00.
RACE START TIME: 7:30 A.M.
POST-RACE SNACKS ARE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE. BATHROOMS AND WATER STATIONS WILL BE LOCATED AT THE START AND FINISH AREAS, AND THE WATER STOP WILL ALSO BE AT THE HALFWAY MARK.
WATER STATIONS: LOCATED AT THE HALFWAY MARK ON THE COURSE AND AT THE END OF THE FINISH LINE.
REST ROOMS: LOCATED NEXT TO THE START LINE.
PARKING: FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN PARKING AREAS NEAR FOUNDER'S SQUARE.
AWARDS:
AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE BASED ON OFF-CHIP TIME.
THERE WILL BE OVERALL AWARDS AND FINISHER MEDALS. IF YOU DON'T STAY FOR YOUR AWARD, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING WITH BABCOCK RANCH OF WHEN YOU WILL PICK IT UP
ACTUAL AWARDS:
1ST PLACE OVERALL AWARDS: MALE & FEMALE.
1ST PLACE MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, SENIOR GRAND MASTERS: MALE & FEMALE
IN-PERSON AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 9 AND UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: IS THIS A TIMED RACE?
A: YES, THE 5K IS CHIP-TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING.
Q: IS THERE AN UNTIMED FUN RUN?
A: YES, THE UNTIMED FUN RUN WILL START WITH THE TIMED 5K..
Q: WHAT IS THE COURSE SURFACE LIKE?
A: THE COURSE IS PAVED ROADS AND SIDEWALKS.
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YOU MAY RUN WITH YOUR DOG, BUT YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG. YOUR PET MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND UP TO DATE ON VACCINATIONS. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH. PARTICIPANTS WITH DOGS WILL START AT THE BACK OF THE RACE.
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE? COURSE MAP COMING SOON.
A: YES. PARTICIPANTS WITH STROLLERS MUST START AT THE BACK OF THE RACE.
Q: IS THE COURSE GOOD FOR SPECTATORS?
A: YES.
RACE CONTACT INFO
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RACE, PLEASE CONTACT:
BRITTANY PINHO - RACE DIRECTOR
TEL: 941.676.7253 OR 941.676.7191
EMAIL: [email protected]
SPECIAL MESSAGE: IF YOU PLAN TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE ON RACE MORNING, PLEASE BRING A CREDIT CARD OR PLAN TO USE APPLE PAY. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
BABCOCK RANCH IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 4TH OF JULY 5K RUN/WALK. THE COURSE IS A SCENIC 3.1 MILES AROUND BABCOCK RANCH, STARTING AND FINISHING IN FOUNDER'S SQUARE.
THE GURANTEED SHIRT/SIZE CUTOFF WAS JUNE 20, 2025. ADDITIONAL SHIRTS HAVE BEEN ORDERED. PLEASE SELECT YOUR SIZE. IF YOUR SIZE ISN'T AVAILABLE, CHOOSE AN ALTERNATE SIZE.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., AND THURSDAY, JULY 3, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
PICKUP LOCATION: BABCOCK RANCH LIFESTYLE OFFICE, 42911 LAKE BABCOCK DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982.
RACE DAY PARKING: FREE AMPLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE NEAR THE STARTING AREA.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 6:30 A.M. TO 7:15 A.M. AT 42850 CRESCENT LOOP, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 6:30 A.M. TO 7:15 A.M., COST IS $40.00.
RACE START TIME: 7:30 A.M.
POST-RACE SNACKS ARE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE. BATHROOMS AND WATER STATIONS WILL BE LOCATED AT THE START AND FINISH AREAS, AND THE WATER STOP WILL ALSO BE AT THE HALFWAY MARK.
WATER STATIONS: LOCATED AT THE HALFWAY MARK ON THE COURSE AND AT THE END OF THE FINISH LINE.
REST ROOMS: LOCATED NEXT TO THE START LINE.
PARKING: FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN PARKING AREAS NEAR FOUNDER'S SQUARE.
AWARDS:
AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE BASED ON OFF-CHIP TIME.
THERE WILL BE OVERALL AWARDS AND FINISHER MEDALS. IF YOU DON'T STAY FOR YOUR AWARD, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING WITH BABCOCK RANCH OF WHEN YOU WILL PICK IT UP
ACTUAL AWARDS:
1ST PLACE OVERALL AWARDS: MALE & FEMALE.
1ST PLACE MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, SENIOR GRAND MASTERS: MALE & FEMALE
IN-PERSON AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 9 AND UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: IS THIS A TIMED RACE?
A: YES, THE 5K IS CHIP-TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING.
Q: IS THERE AN UNTIMED FUN RUN?
A: YES, THE UNTIMED FUN RUN WILL START WITH THE TIMED 5K..
Q: WHAT IS THE COURSE SURFACE LIKE?
A: THE COURSE IS PAVED ROADS AND SIDEWALKS.
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YOU MAY RUN WITH YOUR DOG, BUT YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG. YOUR PET MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND UP TO DATE ON VACCINATIONS. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH. PARTICIPANTS WITH DOGS WILL START AT THE BACK OF THE RACE.
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE? COURSE MAP COMING SOON.
A: YES. PARTICIPANTS WITH STROLLERS MUST START AT THE BACK OF THE RACE.
Q: IS THE COURSE GOOD FOR SPECTATORS?
A: YES.
RACE CONTACT INFO
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RACE, PLEASE CONTACT:
BRITTANY PINHO - RACE DIRECTOR
TEL: 941.676.7253 OR 941.676.7191
EMAIL: [email protected]
Races
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4th of July 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDThe race will be officially timed by Beach Bum Timing Company. Race shirt included and awards for age groups and overall winners. -
Untimed - 4th of July 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED
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