4th of July 5K
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a burst of energy at the 4th of July 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Punta Gorda, Charlotte! On Friday, July 4th, 2025, lace up your running shoes and join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a scenic 3.1-mile course that winds around the picturesque Babcock Ranch, starting and finishing at Founder’s Square. This exciting event kicks off bright and early at 7:30 a.m., with race day registration available from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. for just $40.
Don’t miss out on the chance to snag your event shirt—be sure to register by June 15, 2025, to avoid price increases and guarantee your size! Enjoy post-race snacks and the thrill of competing for age group awards, overall prizes, and finisher medals. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, this event is perfect for everyone, including those with pets and strollers. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun, festive day filled with camaraderie and community spirit in Punta Gorda!
Don’t miss out on the chance to snag your event shirt—be sure to register by June 15, 2025, to avoid price increases and guarantee your size! Enjoy post-race snacks and the thrill of competing for age group awards, overall prizes, and finisher medals. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, this event is perfect for everyone, including those with pets and strollers. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun, festive day filled with camaraderie and community spirit in Punta Gorda!
Organiser's Description
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 SHIRT CUTOFF DATE IS JUNE 20, 2025. SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER THIS DATE. ANY EXTRA SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE.
REGISTER BY JUNE 15, 2025 TO BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 FROM 9:00 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]
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 SHIRT CUTOFF DATE IS JUNE 20, 2025. SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER THIS DATE. ANY EXTRA SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE.
REGISTER BY JUNE 15, 2025 TO BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 FROM 9:00 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]
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