YMCA Stars & Strides Memorial Day 5K
Mon, May 25, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Punta Gorda, FL
- 670 Cooper St, 33950
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Honor Memorial Day and support local families at this community-focused 5K, featuring a flat course and post-race snacks.
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- For a Cause
- Kids & Youth
- Masters (40+)
For a Cause
Kids & Youth
Masters (40+)Join the YMCA Stars & Strides Memorial Day 5K in Punta Gorda, Florida, for a meaningful start to your holiday. This event celebrates community and supports a vital cause, with all proceeds benefiting the YMCA of Southwest Florida Children and Families Scholarship Fund. Runners will enjoy a flat course at South County Regional Park, followed by post-race snacks. It's a wonderful opportunity to honor the holiday and contribute to local families.
What to expect
- Run a flat 5K course at South County Regional Park.
- Enjoy snacks provided after you cross the finish line.
- Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome to join, starting at the back.
Standout details
- Benefits YMCA Children and Families Scholarship Fund
- Memorial Day event
- Stroller and dog friendly
- Awards for various age groups
Perks & features
- Awards
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
- Flat
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
Franz Ross and Punta Gorda YMCA's are brining you a Stars & Strides Memorial Day 5K | May 25th, 2026 | 7:30 AM Start time | South County Regional Park
ENTRY FEES: 4/8/26 - 4/30/26: $30.00 5/1/2026 - 5/24/2026: $35.00 5/25/2026 - Race Day 5K: $40.00 | No cash. Use credit card or Apple pay.
$5.00 automatic discount for Zoomers, Manasota Track Club, Gulf Coast Runners, Sarasota Storm and Ft Myers Track Club active membership holders. Non-runsignup clubs such as Cape Coral Running Group, Speedsters and YMCA club members will receive a $5.00 discount. Check with your club leadership for the code.
Packet Pickup is at The Punta Gorda YMCA | 2905 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda, FL 33950
8:30AM - 4:00PM on Sunday, May 24th RACE DAY Packet Pickup: 6:00 AM - 7:15 AM.
SHIRT CUT OFF DATE IS 5/10/2026
AWARD GROUPS:
0 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, 80+
Overall Awards: Male & Female Overall M & F Youth Overall M & F Masters 40 & over M & F Grandmasters 50 & over M & F Senior Grandmasters 60 & over
Snacks will be provided after the race.
Strollers and leashed dogs are permitted in the race, and must start in the back at the start line.
PROCEEDS: Proceeds will benefit YMCA of Southwest Florida Children and Families Scholarship Fund
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