Babcock Labor Day 5K Run or Walk
About this race
This event is part of the Babcock Ranch Summer Race Series, which includes:
- Run to Remember 5K Run or Walk on May 25, 2026
- 4th of July 5K Run or Walk on July 4, 2026.
- Labor Day 5K Run or Walk on September 7, 2026.
Local running clubs receive a 10% discount with a unique coupon code. Please email info@beachbumtiming.com to request your code. Discount codes cannot be combined with age-based pricing or the summer series discount.
Event Overview: Date: September 7, 2026 Start Time: 7:30 AM (run and walk will start together) Start Location: In front of Lee Health, 42880 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Finish: Founders Square boardwalk near the bandstand area. Early/Race Day Packet Pickup: September 3 & 4 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Babcock Ranch Lifestyles Office, 42891 Lake Babcock Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. September 7 (Race Day): 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM at Founders Square pavilion, 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. If you plan to register race morning, please bring a credit card or use another means to pay for your entry. Cash is not accepted. Shirts: Register by midnight, August 25, 2026 to guarantee your shirt size. After that date, shirts are available while supplies last. If your preferred size is no longer available, please select a different size or choose the NO SHIRT option. The size you select at registration is guaranteed if it's available at the time you register. Water Stations: Halfway mark and at the finish line Rest Rooms: Near the Start Line Parking: There is ample parking in and around Founders Square.Awards (bandstand area):
1st Place Overall Awards: Male & Female (gun time). 1st Place Male & Female Masters(40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+) (gun time). Age-group awards to the top three Male & Female 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, 75-79, 80+ All participants will receive a finisher medal. If you don't stay for your award, you are responsible for coordinating with Babcock Ranch of when you will pick it up.Stick around after the race post race snacks.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Is this a timed race?
A: Yes, the 5K "timed" is chip-timed by Beach Bum Timing.
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 unless you and your dog run a sub 21 minute 5K.
Q: Are strollers allowed on the course?
A: Yes. Participants with strollers must start at the back of the race unless you and your stroller can run a sub 21 minute 5K.
Q: Is the course good for spectators?
A: Yes.
Race Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this race, please contact:
Liz Ogle - Race Director
Tel: 941.676.7253 or 941.676.7191
Email: logle@ccmcnet.com
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Running
Babcock Labor Day 5K - Timed
Walking
Babcock Labor Day 5K - Untimed
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Punta Gorda, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 7:41 PM local time (EDT) in Punta Gorda on September 7, 2026 — 12h 31m of daylight.
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2026 results — Babcock Labor Day 5K Run or Walk
Babcock Labor Day 5K - Timed · 183 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesus Garcia | 19:11 | 6:11 /mi |
| 2 | Joseph Hebel | 21:01 | 6:47 /mi |
| 3 | Omar Lora | 21:35 | 6:58 /mi |
| 4 | Lauren Jesseau | 21:40 | 6:59 /mi |
| 5 | Juan Sanchez | 22:04 | 7:07 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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