Teen Challenge Costumes for a Cause 5K

Race Overview

Costumes for a Cause 5K
Run. Walk. Dress Up. Make a Difference.
Grab your costume, gather your friends, and get ready for a Halloween-themed 5K benefiting Teen Challenge of Southwest Florida.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: Coconut Point, Estero, Florida
• Distance: 5K

Costumes for a Cause

Costumes are not required, but they are strongly encouraged. We want to see Coconut Point filled with superheroes, monsters, movie characters, athletes, animals, celebrities, group themes, and anything else your imagination can create.

Special costume awards will be presented in categories including:

• Best Male Costume
• Best Female Costume
• Best Pair or Couple
• Best Family or Group
• Best Pet Costume

Race Day Experience

Participants can expect more than miles on race morning. We are planning Halloween-themed surprises, entertainment, and fun activities along the course and around the start and finish area.

After crossing the finish line, stick around for the costume contest, race awards, music, refreshments, and post-race activities. Costumes will be judged based on creativity, originality, effort, and overall presentation.

Awards

Race awards will be presented to the top overall and age-group finishers. Additional details regarding award categories will be announced as race day approaches.

Costume awards are separate from the race awards, which means you can compete for a fast finish, an incredible costume, or both.

Participants

The Costumes for a Cause 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and ability levels.

• Competitive runners: can race the 5K.
• Families and casual participants: are welcome to enjoy the course at their own pace.
• Strollers: are welcome, and well-behaved pets may participate but must remain leashed and under their owner’s control at all times.
• Safety: Participants with strollers or pets should begin toward the back of the starting area.

Supporting Teen Challenge

This event is a fundraiser benefiting Teen Challenge of Southwest Florida. Your participation helps support the organization and its continued work serving individuals and families throughout Southwest Florida.

Team Participation

Everything is more fun with a group—especially costumes. Get your family, friends, coworkers, school, church, gym, club, or organization together and coordinate a group costume. Teams can build around a shared theme, challenge another group to participate, or simply come together to support a worthwhile local cause.

Join Us

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, 2026, and start planning your costume now.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Teen Challenge Costumes for a Cause 5K.