Thanks4Giving 5K
- Date Sat 30th November 2024
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 4th Annual Thanks4Giving 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in the beautiful Punta Gorda, Charlotte! This vibrant community event supports the Babcock Neighborhood School, with all proceeds beyond costs going directly to the school. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in this chip-timed race, which kicks off at 8:00 AM. Be sure to register early to secure your custom-designed Dri-Fit shirt, available in both youth and adult sizes, with the cutoff date for shirt guarantees on November 15, 2024.
Enjoy the festive atmosphere, complete with post-race snacks and awards for top finishers across various age groups. The course features a mix of asphalt, hard-packed shell, and mulch, making it suitable for both runners and walkers. Plus, feel free to bring your furry friends along for the run! With ample free parking available and convenient packet pickup on race day, the Thanks4Giving 5K promises to be a rewarding experience for all participants. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!
Enjoy the festive atmosphere, complete with post-race snacks and awards for top finishers across various age groups. The course features a mix of asphalt, hard-packed shell, and mulch, making it suitable for both runners and walkers. Plus, feel free to bring your furry friends along for the run! With ample free parking available and convenient packet pickup on race day, the Thanks4Giving 5K promises to be a rewarding experience for all participants. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
JOIN BABCOCK RANCH FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL THANKS 4 GIVING 5K RUN/WALK ON 11/30/24.
THANKS 4 GIVING 5K SUPPORTS BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL. ANY PROCEEDS ABOVE COSTS WILL GO TO THE SCHOOL.
ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM-DESIGNED THANKS 4 GIVING 5K - DRI-FIT SHORT-SLEEVED SHIRT, AVAILABLE IN YOUTH AND ADULT SIZES. THE SHIRT CUTOFF DATE IS 11/15/2024 AT 11:59 PM. YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 11/15/2024.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024, 12 P.M. - 3 P.M. AT 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. - 7:45 A.M. AT BABCOCK RANCH FOUNDER'S SQUARE.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 6:45 A.M. - 7:45 A.M., COST IS $35.00.
RACE START TIME: 8:00 A.M.
THERE WILL BE POST-RACE SNACKS AND AWARDS.
THE RACE IS CHIP-TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/].
BATHROOMS ARE LOCATED AT THE START AND FINISH AREAS. THE WATER STOP FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE AT THE HALFWAY MARK.
AWARDS:
AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE BASED ON OFF-CHIP TIME.
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+.
QUESTIONS:
Q: IS THIS A TIMED RACE?
A: YES, THE 5K IS CHIP-TIMED.
Q: WHAT IS THE COURSE SURFACE LIKE?
A: THE COURSE IS A MIXTURE OF ASPHALT, HARD-PACKED SHELL, AND MULCH.
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YOU MAY RUN WITH YOUR DOG, BUT YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG. YOU MUST MAINTAIN PROPER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH.
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YES
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
EMAIL: [email protected]
TEL: 941.676.7191
THANKS 4 GIVING 5K SUPPORTS BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL. ANY PROCEEDS ABOVE COSTS WILL GO TO THE SCHOOL.
ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM-DESIGNED THANKS 4 GIVING 5K - DRI-FIT SHORT-SLEEVED SHIRT, AVAILABLE IN YOUTH AND ADULT SIZES. THE SHIRT CUTOFF DATE IS 11/15/2024 AT 11:59 PM. YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 11/15/2024.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024, 12 P.M. - 3 P.M. AT 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. - 7:45 A.M. AT BABCOCK RANCH FOUNDER'S SQUARE.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 6:45 A.M. - 7:45 A.M., COST IS $35.00.
RACE START TIME: 8:00 A.M.
THERE WILL BE POST-RACE SNACKS AND AWARDS.
THE RACE IS CHIP-TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/].
BATHROOMS ARE LOCATED AT THE START AND FINISH AREAS. THE WATER STOP FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE AT THE HALFWAY MARK.
AWARDS:
AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE BASED ON OFF-CHIP TIME.
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+.
QUESTIONS:
Q: IS THIS A TIMED RACE?
A: YES, THE 5K IS CHIP-TIMED.
Q: WHAT IS THE COURSE SURFACE LIKE?
A: THE COURSE IS A MIXTURE OF ASPHALT, HARD-PACKED SHELL, AND MULCH.
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YOU MAY RUN WITH YOUR DOG, BUT YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG. YOU MUST MAINTAIN PROPER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH.
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YES
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
EMAIL: [email protected]
TEL: 941.676.7191
Races
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Thanks4Giving 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th November 2024
$32.80
Thanks4Giving 5K is to benefit Babcock Neighborhood School. All proceeds, after costs, will benefit the school. Beach Bum Timing Company will officially time the race. Race shirts are included, and awards for age groups and overall winners.
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