Race for the Planet 5K

Race for the Planet 5K

Sat April 18, 2026

Punta Gorda, FL 33982 US

Babcock Ranch is excited to announce our 3rd Annual Race 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.

Race/Walk Start Time: 7:30 AM. Walkers start in the back of the event.

Post race food and beverages are provided after the race in the outdoor pavilion. Bathrooms are located at the sports complex.

AWARDS: 1st Place Overall Awards - Male & Female. 1st Place Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters - Male & Female In-person awards to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80+

Course surface: The course is trails and sidewalks.

RACE CONTACT INFO: Liz Ogle - Race Director, Email: [email protected]