William R, Gaines Jr Freedom Run 5K
- Date Sat 27th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Port Charlotte, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year in style at the William R. Gaines Jr. Freedom Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in beautiful Port Charlotte, Florida! This exciting event will start at 9 AM at the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park, located at 20414 Edgewater Drive. As one of the last 5Ks of the year, it’s a perfect opportunity to leave 2025 behind with a burst of energy and enthusiasm.
Participants will enjoy a scenic route that meanders past vibrant athletic courts, a military-themed playground, and the serene Charlotte County Liberty Tree, culminating in a picturesque return to the park where refreshments and awards await. Runners will receive stylish Freedom Run T-shirts and dog tag-shaped medals for the top finishers in various age categories. This family- and dog-friendly event encourages everyone to join in on the fun, with plenty of fruit, energy bars, and water provided post-race. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate fitness and community while supporting the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund. Sign up now at wrgainesjr.org/5k and prepare for an unforgettable day!
Participants will enjoy a scenic route that meanders past vibrant athletic courts, a military-themed playground, and the serene Charlotte County Liberty Tree, culminating in a picturesque return to the park where refreshments and awards await. Runners will receive stylish Freedom Run T-shirts and dog tag-shaped medals for the top finishers in various age categories. This family- and dog-friendly event encourages everyone to join in on the fun, with plenty of fruit, energy bars, and water provided post-race. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate fitness and community while supporting the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund. Sign up now at wrgainesjr.org/5k and prepare for an unforgettable day!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE LAST 5K'S OF THE YEAR AND LET'S LEAVE 2025 IN THE DUST! THE RACE WILL START AND END AT THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND.
9AM START TIME
THE 5K FREEDOM RUN AT THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9 A.M. ON DECEMBER 27, 2025.
THE PARK IS LOCATED AT 20414 EDGEWATER DR. IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952.
PACKET PICKUP AT:
CHARLIE FOXTROT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, FROM 5-6:30 DIRECTIONS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/QHvp9BBEd3UZZngc7]
PACKET-PICKUP RACE MORNING
@ 20414 EDGEWATER DR. IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952. STARTING AT 7:30AM
(ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN ONLINE. YOU MUST BRING A PHONE TO REGISTER.) NO CASH
THE RUN WILL START IN THE PARK BEGINNING THE NEWLY COMPLETED BEIRUT PEACEKEEPERS MEMORIAL TOWER PLAZA. RUNNERS WILL MAKE THEIR WAY PAST ATHLETIC COURTS, AS WELL AS A MILITARY THEMED PLAYGROUND AND THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY LIBERTY TREE, ON THEIR WAY TO THE SCENIC PORT CHARLOTTE
BEACH. THE RUNNERS WILL FOLLOW THEIR WAY BACK TO THE PARK FOR REFRESHMENTS AND THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD WINNERS BY AGE CATEGORY.
THIS IS A CHANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR. RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE FREEDOM RUN T-SHIRTS, AND DOG TAG SHAPED MEDALS FOR THE TOP RUNNERS IN VARIOUS AGE CATEGORIES.
TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT WRGAINESJR.ORG/5K.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL GAINES AT 813-785-6709 OR
[email protected].
FAMILY/DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT.
FRUIT, ENERGY BARS, WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RUN.
VIEW THE COURSE MAP PLEASE STAY ON THE SIDEWALKS AS THE STREETS WILL NOT BE CLOSED.
COURSE MAP [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/dFcfFiWj7V]
VETERANS DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE
Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group
9AM START TIME
THE 5K FREEDOM RUN AT THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9 A.M. ON DECEMBER 27, 2025.
THE PARK IS LOCATED AT 20414 EDGEWATER DR. IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952.
PACKET PICKUP AT:
CHARLIE FOXTROT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, FROM 5-6:30 DIRECTIONS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/QHvp9BBEd3UZZngc7]
PACKET-PICKUP RACE MORNING
@ 20414 EDGEWATER DR. IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952. STARTING AT 7:30AM
(ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN ONLINE. YOU MUST BRING A PHONE TO REGISTER.) NO CASH
THE RUN WILL START IN THE PARK BEGINNING THE NEWLY COMPLETED BEIRUT PEACEKEEPERS MEMORIAL TOWER PLAZA. RUNNERS WILL MAKE THEIR WAY PAST ATHLETIC COURTS, AS WELL AS A MILITARY THEMED PLAYGROUND AND THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY LIBERTY TREE, ON THEIR WAY TO THE SCENIC PORT CHARLOTTE
BEACH. THE RUNNERS WILL FOLLOW THEIR WAY BACK TO THE PARK FOR REFRESHMENTS AND THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD WINNERS BY AGE CATEGORY.
THIS IS A CHANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR. RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE FREEDOM RUN T-SHIRTS, AND DOG TAG SHAPED MEDALS FOR THE TOP RUNNERS IN VARIOUS AGE CATEGORIES.
TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT WRGAINESJR.ORG/5K.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL GAINES AT 813-785-6709 OR
[email protected].
FAMILY/DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT.
FRUIT, ENERGY BARS, WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RUN.
VIEW THE COURSE MAP PLEASE STAY ON THE SIDEWALKS AS THE STREETS WILL NOT BE CLOSED.
COURSE MAP [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/dFcfFiWj7V]
VETERANS DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE
Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group
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