When are most 5K races held in Punta Gorda?
December is the busiest month for 5K races in Punta Gorda, with 4 of the 18, followed by November with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Florida · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Punta Gorda, Florida
Every upcoming 5K around Punta Gorda, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
18 upcoming 5K races found · 18 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Punta Gorda races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (46) Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 202628th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk Punta Gorda, FLFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Babcock Ranch Harvest Hustle 5K Punta Gorda, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Punta Gorda GOTR Fall 5k Punta Gorda, FLFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (50) Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Jingle Bell 5K Punta Gorda, FLFrom $25Details Thu, Dec 31, 2026Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk - Punta Gorda Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (02) Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Bucs Bounty 5K Run/Walk Punta Gorda, FLFrom $20Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (07) Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Charlotte High School Fishbowl Color Run 5K Punta Gorda, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Twins Tot Walk/Run 5K Punta Gorda, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (11) Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (15) Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Gator Wilderness Camp Trail Run/Walk 5k, 10k & 15k Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (19) Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (23) Punta Gorda, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 28, 2027OADAY 5K / REMEMBRANCE WALK Punta Gorda, FLRegistration opens Feb 10, 2027From $25Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Punta Gorda
Are Punta Gorda 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 18 5K races in Punta Gorda with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:00, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Punta Gorda?
Browse Punta Gorda run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail 5K races near Punta Gorda?
Yes, one race around Punta Gorda gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.