4th of July 5K Run or Walk

Babcock Ranch is excited to announce our 4th of July 5K Run/Walk . 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 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: July 4, 2026

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, FL  33982

July 4 (Race Day): 6:30 AM  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.