Love on the Run 5K
- Date Sat 15th February 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Love on the Run 5K on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the beautiful Punta Gorda, Charlotte! This exciting event is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day, featuring a scenic course that winds through the picturesque Babcock Ranch. Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the day, the 5K run/walk offers something for everyone.
Runners will gather at 8:00 a.m. for the timed race, with registration available on race day from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. for just $40. Participants can look forward to post-race snacks, awards for top finishers, and finisher medals. Plus, enjoy the festive atmosphere with plenty of free parking and support along the course, including water stations. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate love in a vibrant community!
Runners will gather at 8:00 a.m. for the timed race, with registration available on race day from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. for just $40. Participants can look forward to post-race snacks, awards for top finishers, and finisher medals. Plus, enjoy the festive atmosphere with plenty of free parking and support along the course, including water stations. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate love in a vibrant community!
Organiser's Description
BABCOCK RANCH IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR INAUGURAL LOVE ON THE RUN 5K RUN/WALK. THE LOVE ON THE RUN 5K RUN/WALK AT BABCOCK RANCH IS A PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE VALENTINES DAY, COMBINING A SCENIC COURSE WITH A FUN, FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE.
THE SHIRT CUTOFF DATE IS FEBRUARY 6, 2025. SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER THIS DATE.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Thursday, February 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, February 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 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: 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at Babcock Ranch Founder's Square.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., cost is $40.00.
RACE START TIME: 8:00 a.m.
POST-RACE SNACKS AND AWARDS WILL BE PROVIDED. BATHROOMS AND WATER STATIONS WILL BE LOCATED AT THE START AND FINISH AREAS, AND THE WATER STOP WILL ALSO BE AT THE HALFWAY MARK.
AWARDS:
AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE BASED ON OFF-CHIP TIME.
THERE WILL BE OVERALL AWARDS AND FINISHER MEDALS.
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. [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/]
Q: IS THERE AN UNTIMED FUN RUN?
A: YES, THE UNTIMED FUN RUN WILL START 5 MINUTES AFTER 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
EMAIL: [email protected]
THE SHIRT CUTOFF DATE IS FEBRUARY 6, 2025. SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER THIS DATE.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Thursday, February 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, February 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 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: 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at Babcock Ranch Founder's Square.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., cost is $40.00.
RACE START TIME: 8:00 a.m.
POST-RACE SNACKS AND AWARDS WILL BE PROVIDED. BATHROOMS AND WATER STATIONS WILL BE LOCATED AT THE START AND FINISH AREAS, AND THE WATER STOP WILL ALSO BE AT THE HALFWAY MARK.
AWARDS:
AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE BASED ON OFF-CHIP TIME.
THERE WILL BE OVERALL AWARDS AND FINISHER MEDALS.
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. [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/]
Q: IS THERE AN UNTIMED FUN RUN?
A: YES, THE UNTIMED FUN RUN WILL START 5 MINUTES AFTER 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
EMAIL: [email protected]
Love on the Run 5K