Thanks4Giving 5K
- Date Sat 29th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 5th Annual Thanks4Giving 5K, happening on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in beautiful Punta Gorda, Charlotte! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in supporting the Babcock Neighborhood School, with all proceeds beyond costs going directly to the school. Participants will receive a custom-designed Dri-Fit short-sleeved shirt, ensuring you look great while giving back.
Race day kicks off bright and early with registration and packet pickup from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., leading to a thrilling race start at 8:00 a.m. The course features a delightful mix of asphalt, hard-packed shell, and mulch, making it a perfect run for everyone, including those with strollers or furry friends (dogs are welcome!). After crossing the finish line, enjoy post-race snacks and awards, including age group accolades and overall prizes for both male and female participants. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate community spirit in Punta Gorda!
Race day kicks off bright and early with registration and packet pickup from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., leading to a thrilling race start at 8:00 a.m. The course features a delightful mix of asphalt, hard-packed shell, and mulch, making it a perfect run for everyone, including those with strollers or furry friends (dogs are welcome!). After crossing the finish line, enjoy post-race snacks and awards, including age group accolades and overall prizes for both male and female participants. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate community spirit in Punta Gorda!
Organiser's Description
JOIN BABCOCK RANCH FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL THANKS 4 GIVING 5K RUN/WALK ON 11/29/25.
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 MIDNIGHT 11/16/2025.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025, 12 P.M. - 3 P.M. AT BABCOCK RANCH LIFESTYLE OFFICE. 42911 LAKE BABCOCK DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982.
RACE DAY PARKING: FREE 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.
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:
LIZ OGLE
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 MIDNIGHT 11/16/2025.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025, 12 P.M. - 3 P.M. AT BABCOCK RANCH LIFESTYLE OFFICE. 42911 LAKE BABCOCK DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982.
RACE DAY PARKING: FREE 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.
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:
LIZ OGLE
EMAIL: [email protected]
TEL: 941.676.7191
Races
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Thanks4Giving 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 15 AUGThanks4Giving 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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