Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk - Punta Gorda
Date
Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 5:00 PM ESTDistance
5K
Quick take
Toast to the New Year with a festive 5k run or walk in Punta Gorda, complete with a finisher medal, soft tee, and a celebratory post-race beer.
Best for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveRing in the New Year with a celebratory 5k run or walk in Punta Gorda, Florida. This New Year's Eve event offers a festive way to close out the year, whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying the experience with friends. Participants can look forward to a timed and scored race, a super soft t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a refreshing beer to toast your accomplishment after crossing the finish line. It's designed for a great time and an incredible experience for all.
What to expect
- A timed 5k run or walk on New Year's Eve.
- Receive a super soft t-shirt and a finisher medal.
- Enjoy a celebratory beer after your race.
Standout details
- New Year's Eve themed event
- Finisher medal
- Super soft t-shirt
- Post-race beer included
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
- Medal
- Shirt
- Swag Included
Chip Timed
Medal
Shirt
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
177 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Smaller finish counts move year to year; treat this snapshot as directional context.
Crowd
Comfortable field
177 5K finishers. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
33:51
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 20:39.
People mix
More women
About 56% women and 44% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a comfortable field: 177 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 33:51. The quicker front of the field averaged about 20:39. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 19:01 (male) and 18:54 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs18 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Age-group cutoff times (18)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Unspecified. If you expected more, the source results only included this set.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-9 | Unspecified | F 1 - 9 | Top 3 | 36:58 | 2 | posted division results |
| 1-9 | Unspecified | M 1-9 | Top 3 | 46:38 | 3 | posted division results |
| 10-19 | Unspecified | F 10 - 19 | Top 3 | 22:59 | 14 | posted division results |
| 10-19 | Unspecified | M 10-19 | Top 3 | 20:05 | 14 | posted division results |
| 20-29 | Unspecified | F 20 - 29 | Top 3 | 31:48 | 7 | posted division results |
| 20-29 | Unspecified | M 20-29 | Top 3 | 23:19 | 6 | posted division results |
| 30-39 | Unspecified | F 30 - 39 | Top 3 | 28:13 | 11 | posted division results |
| 30-39 | Unspecified | M 30-39 | Top 3 | 27:55 | 9 | posted division results |
| 40-49 | Unspecified | F 40 - 49 | Top 3 | 25:07 | 23 | posted division results |
| 40-49 | Unspecified | M 40-49 | Top 3 | 23:59 | 14 | posted division results |
| 50-59 | Unspecified | F 50 - 59 | Top 3 | 29:17 | 16 | posted division results |
| 50-59 | Unspecified | M 50-59 | Top 3 | 24:07 | 15 | posted division results |
| 60-69 | Unspecified | F 60 - 69 | Top 3 | 27:02 | 22 | posted division results |
| 60-69 | Unspecified | M 60-69 | Top 3 | 24:24 | 13 | posted division results |
| 70-79 | Unspecified | F 70 - 79 | Top 3 | 55:35 | 4 | posted division results |
| 70-79 | Unspecified | M 70-79 | Top 3 | 44:40 | 3 | posted division results |
| 80-98 | Unspecified | F 80 - 98 | Top 3 | 58:31 | 1 | inferred division placements |
| 80-98 | Unspecified | M 80-98 | Top 3 | 58:31 | 1 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 177 | 33:51 | 36:01 | 20:39 | 19:01 / 18:54 |
Last summary update: May 4, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Ring in the New Year with us on New Year's Eve - Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm for an exciting New Year themed event! Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the beer this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!
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This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www. J3Timing. com . Registration Includes: T-Shirt: Short Sleeve Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton Shirt Finisher Medal Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk Results Posted Online and of course, a beer after the race