American Cancer Society Color Run

Join us at Babcock Ranch for a fun-filled morning supporting the American Cancer Society Color Run 5K or 1-Mile Walk. Both events start and finish in Founder's Square. Race Start Time: 8 a.m. at Babcock Ranch, Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Strollers and leashed dogs are permitted and must start in the back of the start line. 5K Run/Walk is a professionally chip-timed timed by Beach Bum Timing. The 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is not timed and starts immediately after the 5K start. EARLY Packet Pickup date/time: Friday September 4, 2026 from 9 am- 5 pm. Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office, 42891 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Shirt Deadline: Register by August 22, 2026, to guarantee an event shirt. Participants registering after August 22 are not guaranteed a shirt. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first-come, first-served basis. Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup: 6:45 am to 7:45 am. 5K cost is $40.00. 1-Mile cost is $30.00. Walk-in registrations are acceptable on the day of the race. Only credit cards or Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. Age-Based Pricing: Applies to both events. $20.00 for 18 years old and under. Awards: There will be an in-person awards ceremony. Participants receive a finisher medal. Overall Awards will be presented to the 1st Place Male and Female finishers in the following categories: OverallMasters (40+)Grand Masters (50+)Senior Grand Masters (60+)Veteran Grand Masters (70+)These awards are based on the first male and female runners to cross the finish line in each category. Age Group Awards will be presented to the Top 3 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+ Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, and Veteran Grand Masters winners are not eligible for Age Group awards. Finisher medals and awards will not be shipped to participants. Local Running Club Discounts: Contact info@beachbumtiming.com for your club discount code. Post-race refreshments will be served. Water Stations: Located at the halfway mark on the course and at the end of the finish line.Rest Rooms: Located next to the Start Line.Parking: Free parking is available in parking areas near Founder's Square. RACE CONTACT INFO:If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director through the race site or email info@beachbumtiming.com.