Babcock Labor Day 5K Run or Walk

Babcock Ranch is excited to announce our  2nd Annual Babcock Labor Day 5K Run or Walk . Participants may choose between the chip-timed run or untimed walk. The course is a scenic, paved 3.1-mile route through Babcock Ranch. After the race, stick around and enjoy all 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 on 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.

The series discount cannot be combined with age-based pricing or club discounts.

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