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
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YMCA Stars & Strides Memorial Day 5K 2026 — Punta Gorda, FL
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Punta Gorda, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
