Twins Tot Walk/Run 5K
- Date Sat 6th March 2027
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $40.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and vibrant community event at the Twins Tot Walk/Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at the beautiful South County Regional Park in Punta Gorda, Florida. This heartwarming occasion, founded in loving memory of twins Christian and Joshua, honors all children while raising vital funds and awareness to prevent child drowning through lifesaving swim lessons and water safety education.
Join families and friends of all ages in this family-friendly event, which features a chip-timed 5K run/walk, a gentle vigil walk to remember lost children, and options for virtual participation so that everyone can be part of this meaningful cause. Participants can enjoy a high-quality race shirt, delicious snacks from IHOP, and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. The day kicks off with race day packet pickup at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5K start at 7:30 AM, and culminates with awards, presentations, and a moment of silence at 9:30 AM. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate community, honor memories, and promote water safety while enjoying a fantastic morning outdoors!
Join families and friends of all ages in this family-friendly event, which features a chip-timed 5K run/walk, a gentle vigil walk to remember lost children, and options for virtual participation so that everyone can be part of this meaningful cause. Participants can enjoy a high-quality race shirt, delicious snacks from IHOP, and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. The day kicks off with race day packet pickup at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5K start at 7:30 AM, and culminates with awards, presentations, and a moment of silence at 9:30 AM. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate community, honor memories, and promote water safety while enjoying a fantastic morning outdoors!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US MARCH 6, 2027 AT SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK, 670 COOPER ST, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950, FOR A HIGH-ENERGY, HEARTWARMING MORNING CELEBRATING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY AND STANDING TOGETHER TO PREVENT CHILD DROWNING. BE PART OF MOVEMENT, REMEMBRANCE, AND ACTION.
WHY WE GATHER:
FOUNDED BY PAUL DEMELLO IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS TWIN SONS, CHRISTIAN AND JOSHUA, THE TWINS TOT WALK/RUN NOW HONORS ALL CHILDREN WHILE RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR JUST AGAINST CHILDREN DROWNING TO PROVIDE LIFESAVING SWIM LESSONS AND WATERSAFETY EDUCATION.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:
FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND WELCOMING TO ALL AGES. DOGS ON LEASH AND STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED (FOR SAFETY, THEY WILL START AT THE BACK). CANT BE THERE IN PERSON? REGISTER AS A VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT AND JOIN THE CAUSE FROM ANYWHERE.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
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CHIPTIMED 5K RUN/WALK TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING. [https://www.beachbumtiming.com]
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VIGIL WALK, A GENTLE, REFLECTIVE TRIBUTE TO REMEMBER CHILDREN LOST AND PROMOTE WATER SAFETY.
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VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: COMPLETE YOUR 5K WHEREVER YOU ARE AND SUPPORT THE MISSION.
PERKS:
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HIGHQUALITY RACE SHIRT, REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 15, 2027 TO GUARANTEE YOURS.
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RAFFLE PRIZES, SOLD ON RACE DAY.
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FINISHLINE FARE: HEALTHY, REPLENISHING SNACKS AND PANCAKES & SAUSAGE FROM IHOP!
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KIDS 14YRS AND UNDER ARE FREE.
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LOCAL RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNTS.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2027, FROM 5 PM TO 7 PM AT SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK, 670 COOPER ST, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
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RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP & ONSITE REGISTRATION: 6:30 AM TO 7:30 AM
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5K START TIME: 7:30 AM
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AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS START AT 9:00 AM.
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MOMENT OF SILENCE AND GUEST SPEAKER AT 9:30 AM
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VIGIL WALK BEGINS AT 9:45 AM
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RAFFLE PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10:15 AM
AWARDS:
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OVERALL AWARDS: M/F OVERALL, MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, SENIOR GRANDMASTER, VETERANS GRANDMASTER.
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AGE GROUP AWARDS: M/F 1ST- 3RD PLACE AWARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: >6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 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+
WHY WE GATHER:
FOUNDED BY PAUL DEMELLO IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS TWIN SONS, CHRISTIAN AND JOSHUA, THE TWINS TOT WALK/RUN NOW HONORS ALL CHILDREN WHILE RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR JUST AGAINST CHILDREN DROWNING TO PROVIDE LIFESAVING SWIM LESSONS AND WATERSAFETY EDUCATION.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:
FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND WELCOMING TO ALL AGES. DOGS ON LEASH AND STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED (FOR SAFETY, THEY WILL START AT THE BACK). CANT BE THERE IN PERSON? REGISTER AS A VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT AND JOIN THE CAUSE FROM ANYWHERE.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
*
CHIPTIMED 5K RUN/WALK TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING. [https://www.beachbumtiming.com]
*
VIGIL WALK, A GENTLE, REFLECTIVE TRIBUTE TO REMEMBER CHILDREN LOST AND PROMOTE WATER SAFETY.
*
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: COMPLETE YOUR 5K WHEREVER YOU ARE AND SUPPORT THE MISSION.
PERKS:
*
HIGHQUALITY RACE SHIRT, REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 15, 2027 TO GUARANTEE YOURS.
*
RAFFLE PRIZES, SOLD ON RACE DAY.
*
FINISHLINE FARE: HEALTHY, REPLENISHING SNACKS AND PANCAKES & SAUSAGE FROM IHOP!
*
KIDS 14YRS AND UNDER ARE FREE.
*
LOCAL RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNTS.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2027, FROM 5 PM TO 7 PM AT SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK, 670 COOPER ST, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
*
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP & ONSITE REGISTRATION: 6:30 AM TO 7:30 AM
*
5K START TIME: 7:30 AM
*
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS START AT 9:00 AM.
*
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND GUEST SPEAKER AT 9:30 AM
*
VIGIL WALK BEGINS AT 9:45 AM
*
RAFFLE PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10:15 AM
AWARDS:
*
OVERALL AWARDS: M/F OVERALL, MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, SENIOR GRANDMASTER, VETERANS GRANDMASTER.
*
AGE GROUP AWARDS: M/F 1ST- 3RD PLACE AWARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: >6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 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+
Races
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Twins Tot Run/Walk 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th March 2027 (7:30AM EST)
$27.50
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Twins Tot Vigil Walk
Incl. $2.62 Fee & T-Shirts
Sat 6th March 2027 (9:45AM EST)
$29.62
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VIRTUAL Run/Walk 5K
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$40.75
Take part in spirit with this option. All items including shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to the address you sign up under. Although there are no awards for times on this option you will have the ability to manually enter your time on the same day as the live race. Just come back to the sign up site and choose ""Submit my results" in the menu. -
VIRTUAL Vigil Walk
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$35.45
Join us in spirit with this option. Your shirt will be mailed to your home. Although this is not a timed event you may choose to submit your time by choosing the "submit my results" option in the menu of this sign up site.
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