American Cancer Society Color Run
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and exciting day at the American Cancer Society Color Run on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, in beautiful Punta Gorda, Charlotte! This fun-filled event at Babcock Ranch kicks off at 8 a.m. with a professionally chip-timed 5K Run/Walk, perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're running or walking, you can enjoy this colorful experience while supporting a great cause. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 1-mile Fun Run/Walk offers a non-timed option, making it an ideal choice for families and friends.
Join us at Founder's Square, where you'll find a lively atmosphere, food stations, and the company of fellow participants. Don’t forget to register by August 22, 2026, to secure your event shirt and make plans for early packet pickup on the day before the race. With awards for top finishers across various age categories and a celebratory awards ceremony, there’s plenty of motivation to cross that finish line! Free parking is available, and strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, so gather your loved ones and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit while making a difference in the
Join us at Founder's Square, where you'll find a lively atmosphere, food stations, and the company of fellow participants. Don’t forget to register by August 22, 2026, to secure your event shirt and make plans for early packet pickup on the day before the race. With awards for top finishers across various age categories and a celebratory awards ceremony, there’s plenty of motivation to cross that finish line! Free parking is available, and strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, so gather your loved ones and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit while making a difference in the
Organiser's Description
Join us at Babcock Ranch for a fun-filled morning supporting the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Both events start and finish 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.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP DATE/TIME: Friday September 5, 2026 from 9 am- 5 pm. Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office, 42891 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
SHIRT DEADLINE: Register by AUGUST 22, 2026, to guarantee an event shirt. Participants registering after August 22 are not guaranteed a shirt. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Overall Awards will be presented to the 1st Place Male and Female finishers in the following categories:
Overall
Masters (40+)
Grand Masters (50+)
Senior Grand Masters (60+)
Veteran Grand Masters (70+)
These awards are based on the first male and female runners to cross the finish line in each category.
Age Group Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following age groups: 9 & Under,1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70-74, 75+
Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, and Veteran Grand Masters winners are not eligible for Age Group awards. Finisher medals and awards will not be shipped to participants.
LOCAL RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNTS: Contact info@beachbumtiming.com for your club discount code.
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.
RACE CONTACT INFO:
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director through the race site or email info@beachbumtiming.com.
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.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP DATE/TIME: Friday September 5, 2026 from 9 am- 5 pm. Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office, 42891 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
SHIRT DEADLINE: Register by AUGUST 22, 2026, to guarantee an event shirt. Participants registering after August 22 are not guaranteed a shirt. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Overall Awards will be presented to the 1st Place Male and Female finishers in the following categories:
Overall
Masters (40+)
Grand Masters (50+)
Senior Grand Masters (60+)
Veteran Grand Masters (70+)
These awards are based on the first male and female runners to cross the finish line in each category.
Age Group Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following age groups: 9 & Under,1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70-74, 75+
Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, and Veteran Grand Masters winners are not eligible for Age Group awards. Finisher medals and awards will not be shipped to participants.
LOCAL RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNTS: Contact info@beachbumtiming.com for your club discount code.
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.
RACE CONTACT INFO:
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director through the race site or email info@beachbumtiming.com.
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