Holiday 5k & 10k at South County Regional Park, Punta Gorda, FL (12-9-2023)

Saturday, December 9, 2023 Past event
7:30 AM EST
Punta Gorda, Florida
$32.80–$48.70 · 2 races
5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Holiday 5K & 10K at South County Regional Park in beautiful Punta Gorda, FL, taking place on Saturday, December 9, 2023! This festive event is part of the US Road Running Race Series and promises a fun-filled day for runners of all levels. Starting at 7:30 AM, participants can choose between a 5K or 10K distance, with both courses featuring a scenic out-and-back route. All finishers will be awarded a themed medal to commemorate their achievement, and walkers are warmly welcomed to join in the fun!

With packet pickup starting just 30 minutes before the race, be sure to arrive early to get your gear and soak in the holiday atmosphere. The 5K and 10K races are limited to 2 hours, while the Half Marathon has a 4-hour limit, ensuring a spirited environment for competitive runners alike. Don't miss out on the chance to earn age group awards based on series points, with prizes for the top overall male and female finishers. Mark your calendars for this joyous celebration of fitness and community!

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Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee &

    7:30 AM EST

    $32.80

    Entries closed
  • 10k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee &

    7:30 AM EST

    $48.70

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series.
It is not required to be a club member to run with us.
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
To join go to https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
The race starts at 7:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours.
The Half Marathon is limited to 4:00 hours.

Additional Information
Park by the baseball fields.

5K & 10K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4851189076
The course is an out-and-back course.
The 5K does the course twice.
The 10K does the course four times.

AWARDS
1st Place Overall Male
2nd Place Overall Male
3rd Place Overall Male
1st Place Overall Female
2nd Place Overall Female
3rd Place Overall Female
Age group awards are based on series points and awarded at the end of each calendar year.

RACE RULES
Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.
We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.
No dogs on the course.
Walkers are always welcome.

RACE STAFF
1. Deanna Velasquez- Director
2. Lonny Trelz- Assistant 1
3. Frances Dawson- Assistant 2

[US Road Running] https://usroadrunning.com
[Button Race Club] https://usroadrunning.net
[Races] https://usroadrunning.rsupartner.com/upcoming-races
[Series Points] https://runsignup.com/Club/USRoadRunningPAClub/Page-27

Location

South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, 33950, FL, United States

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