Sat, Sep 5, 2026

American Cancer Society Color Run

Punta Gorda, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Aug 12, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the American Cancer Society Color Run

The course runs through Babcock Ranch, a planned solar-powered community outside Punta Gorda, starting and finishing at Founder's Square. The route is flat, and there is a water station at the halfway point. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, though both must line up toward the back.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office, with race-morning pickup also available before the start. Parking near Founder's Square is free. Post-race refreshments are served at the finish. Payment on race day is by card only, no cash.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

126finishers

19:34winner

41:08median

1:09:23cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Furletti (19:34) · Joseph Flecha (20:06) · Nathan Sukraw (22:06)

The American Cancer Society Color Run has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/5/2026 08:00$30

1 Mile9/5/2026 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the American Cancer Society Color Run

Will I finish last at the American Cancer Society Color Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 41:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:23, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the American Cancer Society Color Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (126 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the American Cancer Society Color Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:34 while the median finisher took 41:08. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.