American Cancer Society Color Run
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and inspiring day at the American Cancer Society Color Run, taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the beautiful Punta Gorda, Florida! This exciting event features a 5K run/walk and a delightful 1-mile fun run/walk, both starting and finishing at Founder's Square in Babcock Ranch. The 5K is a professionally chip-timed race, perfect for runners of all levels, while the 1-mile fun run offers a more relaxed pace for families and friends.
Join us at 8 A.M. for a day filled with color, community, and camaraderie, all in support of a great cause! Participants can enjoy early packet pickup on September 4, and race day registration will be available from 6:45 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. Bring your strollers and leashed dogs, as they are welcome to join in the fun! With awards for top finishers across various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to give it your all. Plus, enjoy post-race refreshments and the chance to connect with fellow runners. Don't miss this chance to make a difference while having a blast!
Join us at 8 A.M. for a day filled with color, community, and camaraderie, all in support of a great cause! Participants can enjoy early packet pickup on September 4, and race day registration will be available from 6:45 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. Bring your strollers and leashed dogs, as they are welcome to join in the fun! With awards for top finishers across various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to give it your all. Plus, enjoy post-race refreshments and the chance to connect with fellow runners. Don't miss this chance to make a difference while having a blast!
Organiser's Description
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE: COLOR 5K RUN/WALK AND 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK
_SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025,AT BABCOCK RANCH, STARTING AND FINISHING IN FOUNDER'S SQUARE._
RACE START TIME: 8 A.M. AT BABCOCK RANCH, FOUNDERS SQUARE, 42850 CRESCENT LOOP, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982
STROLLERS AND LEASHED DOGS ARE PERMITTED AND MUST START IN THE BACK OF THE START LINE.
5K RUN/WALK IS A PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/]. THERE IS NO TIME CAP.
THE 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK IS NOT TIMED. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A BIB FOR THIS EVENT.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP DATE/TIME: SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 FROM 9 AM- 5 PM. BABCOCK RANCH LIFESTYLE OFFICE, 42911 LAKE BABCOCK DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982. SHIRT CUTOFF DATE: AUGUST 22, 2025. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 8/22/24, YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT. ANY EXTRA SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP: 6:45 AM TO 7:45 AM. 5K COST IS $40.00. 1-MILE COST IS $30.00. WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. ONLY CREDIT CARDS OR APPLE PAY. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED.
AGE-BASED PRICING: APPLIES TO BOTH EVENTS. $20.00 FOR 18 YEARS OLD AND UNDER.
AWARDS: THERE WILL BE AN IN-PERSON AWARDS CEREMONY. AWARDS/SHIRTS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO PARTICIPANTS. IF YOU DON'T STAY FOR YOUR AWARD, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING WITH BABCOCK RANCH ON WHEN YOU WILL PICK IT UP.
OVERALL AWARDS TO THE MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES - 1ST PLACE OVERALL. MASTERS (40+), GRAND MASTERS (50+), SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (60+), VETERAN GRAND MASTERS (70+). THESE ARE THE RUNNERS WHO CROSS THE FINISH LINE FIRST IN THE RESPECTIVE CATEGORY. AGE GROUP AWARDS: TOP 3 M/F FINISHERS IN EACH AGE CATEGORY, 9 & 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+
LOCAL RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNTS APPLY. CONTACT [email protected] IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: IS THIS A TIMED RACE?
_A: YES, THE 5K IS CHIP-TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING_
Q: WHAT IS THE COURSE?
_A: COURSE MAP COMING SOON._
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
_A: YOU MAY RUN WITH YOUR DOG, BUT YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG. LEASHES MUST BE NO MORE THAN 6 FEET AND NOT RETRACTABLE. DOGS MUST BE CURRENT ON SHOTS. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH. _
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
_A: YES. _
RACE CONTACT INFO
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RACE, PLEASE CONTACT:
LIZ OGLE - RACE DIRECTOR
TEL: 941.676.7253 OR 941.676.7191
EMAIL: [email protected]
_SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025,AT BABCOCK RANCH, STARTING AND FINISHING IN FOUNDER'S SQUARE._
RACE START TIME: 8 A.M. AT BABCOCK RANCH, FOUNDERS SQUARE, 42850 CRESCENT LOOP, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982
STROLLERS AND LEASHED DOGS ARE PERMITTED AND MUST START IN THE BACK OF THE START LINE.
5K RUN/WALK IS A PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/]. THERE IS NO TIME CAP.
THE 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK IS NOT TIMED. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A BIB FOR THIS EVENT.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP DATE/TIME: SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 FROM 9 AM- 5 PM. BABCOCK RANCH LIFESTYLE OFFICE, 42911 LAKE BABCOCK DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982. SHIRT CUTOFF DATE: AUGUST 22, 2025. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 8/22/24, YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT. ANY EXTRA SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP: 6:45 AM TO 7:45 AM. 5K COST IS $40.00. 1-MILE COST IS $30.00. WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. ONLY CREDIT CARDS OR APPLE PAY. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED.
AGE-BASED PRICING: APPLIES TO BOTH EVENTS. $20.00 FOR 18 YEARS OLD AND UNDER.
AWARDS: THERE WILL BE AN IN-PERSON AWARDS CEREMONY. AWARDS/SHIRTS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO PARTICIPANTS. IF YOU DON'T STAY FOR YOUR AWARD, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING WITH BABCOCK RANCH ON WHEN YOU WILL PICK IT UP.
OVERALL AWARDS TO THE MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES - 1ST PLACE OVERALL. MASTERS (40+), GRAND MASTERS (50+), SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (60+), VETERAN GRAND MASTERS (70+). THESE ARE THE RUNNERS WHO CROSS THE FINISH LINE FIRST IN THE RESPECTIVE CATEGORY. AGE GROUP AWARDS: TOP 3 M/F FINISHERS IN EACH AGE CATEGORY, 9 & 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+
LOCAL RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNTS APPLY. CONTACT [email protected] IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: IS THIS A TIMED RACE?
_A: YES, THE 5K IS CHIP-TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING_
Q: WHAT IS THE COURSE?
_A: COURSE MAP COMING SOON._
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
_A: YOU MAY RUN WITH YOUR DOG, BUT YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG. LEASHES MUST BE NO MORE THAN 6 FEET AND NOT RETRACTABLE. DOGS MUST BE CURRENT ON SHOTS. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH. _
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
_A: YES. _
RACE CONTACT INFO
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RACE, PLEASE CONTACT:
LIZ OGLE - RACE DIRECTOR
TEL: 941.676.7253 OR 941.676.7191
EMAIL: [email protected]
Races
-
American Cancer Society Color Run 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
American Cancer Society Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED
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