Hotels Near Run for the Planet 5K – Punta Gorda, FL 2026 Apr 2026

Date

April 18, 2026

Location

Punta Gorda, FL

Venue

17100 Palmetto Pass Lane

Start Time

7:30 AM

Entry Fee

$20.00 – $40.00

Events

Run for the Planet 5K (Timed), Walk for the Planet 5K (Untimed)

Includes

T-Shirt 5K Timed | T-Shirt 5K Untimed

Babcock Ranch is excited to announce our 3rd Annual Run for the Planet 5K! This year race is at a new location, starting and finishing at the William & Mary Ann Smith Sports Complex. All runners and walkers will receive a custom-designed Race for the Planet shirt. Shirt cutoff: April 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM Age-based pricing for participants 18 & under is just $20.00! Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, April 15 thru Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office, 42911 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Race Day Parking: William & Mary Ann Smith Sports Complex,17100 Palmetto Pass Ln, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Overflow parking is available at: Babcock Ranch Field House, 43281 Cypress Parkway, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Race Day Packet Pickup: 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM, William & Mary Ann Smith Sports Complex Race Day Registration: 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM. $40.00 (Adults), $20.00 (Ages 18 & under). Credit card, Apple Pay, and checks are accepted. Please bring your phone if you

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run for the Planet 5K – Punta Gorda, FL 2026?

Run for the Planet 5K – Punta Gorda, FL 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Where is Run for the Planet 5K – Punta Gorda, FL 2026 held?

Run for the Planet 5K – Punta Gorda, FL 2026 is held at 17100 Palmetto Pass Lane in Punta Gorda, Florida.

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