Jingle Ball 5K

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Babcock Ranch is excited to announce our annual Jingle Ball 5K Run/Walk. The course is 3.1 miles of scenic beauty around Babcock Ranch.

📅 Early Packet Pickup

• Dates: Thursday, Dec 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, Dec 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office, 42911 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.

🚗 Race Day Information

• Parking: Free ample parking is available near the starting area.
• Packet Pickup: 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at Babcock Ranch Founder's Square.
• Registration: 6:45 to 7:45 a.m., cost is $40.00.
• Race Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

👕 Shirt Information

The shirt cutoff date is 12/8/25. If you register after 12/8/25, you are not guaranteed a shirt.

🍩 Post-Race Activities

• Snacks: There will be post-race snacks and awards.
• Timing: The race is chip-timed by Beach Bum Timing.
• Facilities: Bathrooms and Water Stations will be located at the start and finish areas. The water stop will also be at the halfway mark.

🥇 Awards

• Age Groups: Age group awards are based off-chip time.
• Overall Awards: There will be overall awards and finisher medals.
• Specific Awards: 1st Place Overall Awards - Male & Female: 1st Place Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters - Male & Female.
• Age Categories: In-person awards to the top three M/F in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Timed Race: Yes, the 5K is chip-timed by Beach Bum Timing.
• Untimed Fun Run: Yes, the untimed fun run will start 5 minutes after the timed 5K.
• Course Surface: The course is paved roads and sidewalks.
• Dogs: You may run with your dog, but you assume ALL responsibility for your dog. Your pet must be leashed at all times and up to date on vaccinations. Please pick up after your pooch. Participants with dogs will start at the back of the race.

📞 Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact:

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

For more details, visit the race page: Jingle Ball 5K.