Relay For Life Purple Glow 5K
Join the American Cancer Society for the Relay For Life Purple Glow 5K, a 5K run/walk event. Strollers and leashed dogs are permitted and must start in the back of the start line. The 5K Run/Walk is professionally chip-timed by Beach Bum Timing with no time cap.
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Location: Founders Square, Babcock Ranch | 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Time: Check-in begins at 6:15 pm. Opening ceremony and walk to follow at 7:00 pm.
Race Shirts: The guaranteed shirt cutoff date was midnight on March 20, 2026. Sizes shown during registration are the only ones available.
Packet Pickup:
- Early: April 2, 2026, from 9am - 5pm & April 3, 2026, from 9am - 5pm at Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office, 42911 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
- Race Day: 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm.
Registration Cost:
- 5K Run/Walk: $40.00 on race day. Walk-in registrations are acceptable. Only credit cards or Apple Pay accepted; cash is not accepted.
- Age-Based Pricing: $30.00 for 18 years old and under (applies to both events).
Awards: In-person awards ceremony. Awards/shirts will NOT be shipped. Overall awards for Male & Female finishers in categories including 1st Place Overall, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+), Veteran Grand Masters (70+). Age Group Awards for Top 3 M/F finishers in each age category.
Post-race: Refreshments will be served. Water stations are located at the halfway mark and finish line. Restrooms are next to the Start Line. Free parking is available near Founder's Square.
Race Contact Info: Liz Ogle - Race Director, Tel: 941.676.7253 or 941.676.7191, Email: [email protected]
