of July 5K Run or Walk
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of July 5K Run or Walk

Punta Gorda, Florida, United States View on map
Jul 04, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Babcock Ranch is excited to announce our 4th of July 5K Run/Walk.ย The course is a scenic 3.1 miles around through Babcock Ranch. After the race stick around and enjoy all of the great amenities at Founders Square. 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 onย  July 4, 2026
  • Labor Day 5K Run or Walk on September 7, 2026.
Series Discount: Register for two or three races and receive an automatic $5.00 discount off of each race.ย  The series discount cannot be combined with age-based pricing or club discounts.ย  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: July 4, 2026ย  Start Time: 7:30 AM (run and walk 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: July 2 & 3 | 9:00 AM to 5 PM, Babcock Ranch Lifestyles Office, 42891 Lake Babcock Dr, Punta Gorda, FLย  33982 July 4 (Race Day): 6:30 AMย  to 7:15 AM at Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Please bring a credit card or use apple pay, the race does not accept cash. Shirts: Register by midnight, June 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. Course: Paved roads and sidewalks. Water Stations: Located that the half point on the course and finish line. Bathrooms:ย Located in Founders Square. Race Day Parking: There is free ample parking is available near the starting area. Awards (bandstand area):
1st Place Overall Awards: Male & Female (clock time)
1st Place Masters (40), Grand Masters (50), Senior Grand Masters (60): Male & Female (clock time)
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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. All participants receive a finisher medal. ย If you don't stay for your award, you are responsible for coordinating with Babcock Ranch of when you will pick it up. Awards will not be shipped to participants.ย  Stick around for post-race snacks after the race.
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Frequently asked questions:
Q: Is this a timed race?ย 
A: Yes, the 5K "timed" event is chip-timed by Beach Bum Timing.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the course?ย 
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 min 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 run a sub 21 min 5K.
Q: Is the course good for spectators?ย 
A: Yes.ย  RACE CONTACT INFO 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.comย 

Pick your distance

Running

4th of July 5K - Timed

Jul 04, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$40.00
Closed

Walking

4th of July 5K - Untimed

Jul 04, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Closed

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.

Temp (ยฐC)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 24.2ยฐ / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 32.3ยฐ
Feels Like (ยฐC)
Minimum feels like โ€” heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.2ยฐ / Maximum feels like โ€” heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 45.9ยฐ
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
8.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
80.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 4, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 4, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 47m

The sun rises at 6:39 AM and sets at 8:26 PM local time (EDT) in Punta Gorda on July 4, 2026 โ€” 13h 47m of daylight.

Course

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2026 results โ€” of July 5K Run or Walk

4th of July 5K - Timed ยท 286 finishers

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Leading finishers of the 2026 of July 5K Run or Walk
Place Name Time Pace
1 Colton Barry 17:27 5:38 /mi
2 Miles Mitchell-Yellin 17:34 5:40 /mi
3 Benjamin Menendez 17:49 5:45 /mi
4 Chayce Helms 18:30 5:58 /mi
5 Carter Rich 19:46 6:23 /mi

Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions โ€” the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity โ€” Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief โ€” Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts โ€” Race Discovery calendar, 31 Punta Gorda events

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