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Twins Tot Walk/Run 5K
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Twins Tot Walk/Run 5K

Punta Gorda, Florida, United States View on map
Mar 06, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

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 life‑saving swim lessons and water‑safety 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). Can’t be there in person? Register as a Virtual Participant and join the cause from anywhere. How to participate:
  • Chip‑timed 5K run/walk timed by Beach Bum Timing.
  • 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:
  • High‑quality race shirt, register by February 15, 2027 to guarantee yours. 
  • Raffle prizes, sold on race day. 
  • Finish‑line 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 & on‑site 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+

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Running

Twins Tot Run/Walk 5K

Mar 06, 2027 5K 7:30 AM
$25.00
Open

VIRTUAL Run/Walk 5K

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.

Mar 06, 2027 5K 12:01 AM
$37.50
Open

VIRTUAL Vigil Walk

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.

Mar 06, 2027 VIRTUAL Vigil Walk 12:01 AM
$32.50
Open

Walking

Twins Tot Vigil Walk

Mar 06, 2027 Twins Tot Vigil Walk 9:45 AM
$27.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Punta Gorda, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 18.4° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 27.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 18.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 30.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.9mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on March 6, 2027 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on March 6, 2027 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 45m

The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 6:31 PM local time (EST) in Punta Gorda on March 6, 2027 — 11h 45m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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