Twins Tot Walk/Run 5K
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
In 124 days
Punta Gorda, FL
670 Cooper St
Typically 61–80°F · low rain risk
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2026
68–87°F
dry
2025
54–68°F
dry
2024
67–78°F
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2023
67–89°F
dry
2022
66–90°F
dry
2021
56–72°F
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2020
61–78°F
dry
2019
48–64°F
dry
2018
54–77°F
dry
2017
61–78°F
dry
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About this race
Join us March 6, 2027 at South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, for a high-energy, heartwarming morning celebrating children, families, and community and standing together to prevent child drowning. Be part of Movement, Remembrance, and Action.
Why We Gather:
Founded by Paul DeMello in loving memory of his twin sons, Christian and Joshua, the Twins TOT Walk/Run now honors all children while raising funds and awareness for Just Against Children Drowning to provide life‑saving swim lessons and water‑safety education.
Who Can Participate:
Family-friendly and welcoming to all ages. Dogs on leash and strollers are allowed (for safety, they will start at the back). Can’t be there in person? Register as a Virtual Participant and join the cause from anywhere.
How to participate:
- Chip‑timed 5K run/walk timed by Beach Bum Timing.
- Vigil Walk, a gentle, reflective tribute to remember children lost and promote water safety.
- Virtual participation: Complete your 5K wherever you are and support the mission.
- High‑quality race shirt, register by February 15, 2027 to guarantee yours.
- Raffle prizes, sold on race day.
- Finish‑line fare: Healthy, replenishing snacks and Pancakes & Sausage from IHOP!
- Kids 14yrs and under are free.
- Local running club discounts.
- Race day packet pickup & on‑site registration: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- 5K start time: 7:30 AM
- Awards & presentations start at 9:00 AM.
- Moment of silence and guest speaker at 9:30 AM
- Vigil Walk begins at 9:45 AM
- Raffle prize announcements: 10:15 AM
- Overall Awards: M/F Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grandmaster, Veterans Grandmaster.
- Age Group Awards: M/F 1st- 3rd place awards in the following age groups: >6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
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