Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of SWFL Pink Glow 5K

Punta Gorda, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of SWFL Pink Glow 5K

This is an evening race at Founder's Square at Babcock Ranch, which means the run happens after dark with whatever glow lighting the organizers have set up. The course has a water stop at the halfway point and another at the finish. Dogs on short leashes and strollers are both welcome on the course.

Packet pickup runs the evening of the race before the opening ceremony, with no early pickup location confirmed yet. Parking is free in the lots around Founder's Square. Restrooms are at the start line. An awards ceremony follows the race, and refreshments are available after you finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

135finishers

19:33winner

35:35median

1:00:57cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Sundvall (19:33) · Lucas Moraes (20:33) · Jon Williams (20:41)

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of SWFL Pink Glow 5K 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.

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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 Miles10/3/2026 19:00$30

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 19:00$35

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Common Questions About the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of SWFL Pink Glow 5K

Will I finish last at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of SWFL Pink Glow 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:35, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:57, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of SWFL Pink Glow 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (135 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 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of SWFL Pink Glow 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:33 while the median finisher took 35:35. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.