Thanks4Giving 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: 11/29/25
• Location: 42911 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL
• Website: Thanks4Giving 5K
• Beneficiary: Supports Babcock Neighborhood School

🎽 Registration Information

• Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office
• Race Day Pickup: 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at Babcock Ranch Founder's Square
• Race Day Registration: 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
• Shirt Cutoff: Midnight 11/16/2025 - Custom-designed dri-fit short-sleeved shirt

🚗 Parking Information

• Free Parking: Available near the starting area
• Bathroom Facilities: Located at the start and finish areas
• Water Stop: Available at the halfway mark during the race
• Timing: Chip-timed by Beach Bum Timing

🏆 Awards

• Overall Awards: 1st Place Overall - Male & Female
• Age Group Awards: 1st Place Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters - Male & Female
• Top Three: In-person awards for categories such as 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, etc.
• Timing Basis: Age group awards based on off-chip time

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this a timed race? Yes, the 5K is chip-timed.
• Course Surface: A mixture of asphalt, hard-packed shell, and mulch.
• Dogs Allowed: Yes, but you assume all responsibility and must maintain proper distancing.
• Strollers Allowed: Yes, strollers are allowed on the course.

📞 Contact Information

• Contact Person: Liz Ogle
• Email: logle@ccmcnet.com
• Phone: 941.676.7191

🎉 Post-Race Festivities

• Snacks: Post-race snacks will be provided.
• Awards Ceremony: Join us for awards after the race.