Sat, Feb 13, 2027

Nurturing the Neighborhood with Love

Port Charlotte, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

5K1 Mile

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

About the Nurturing the Neighborhood with Love

This is a road race put on by a church in Port Charlotte to raise money for a local food and community support nonprofit. There is a Cupid character who walks at the back of the pack, and a costume contest built around that idea. Awards go to overall winners and span a wide range of age groups.

Packet pickup is offered the evening before at Wintergarden Presbyterian Church, which is also the race start location. Race-morning pickup opens early at the same address. Snacks and beverages are available after the race.

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Nurturing the Neighborhood with Love 2026 Results

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

5K Results · 2026

48finishers

23:27winner

37:08median

58:49cutoff

Top 3: Phil Magill (23:27) · James Dangora (23:34) · Peter Heslam (23:58)

The Nurturing the Neighborhood with Love has been held every year since at least 2026. 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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/13/2027 08:00$25

1 Mile2/13/2027 08:02$25

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Common Questions About the Nurturing the Neighborhood with Love

Will I finish last at the Nurturing the Neighborhood with Love?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:49, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Nurturing the Neighborhood with Love a good first 5K?

It is a small race (48 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Nurturing the Neighborhood with Love?

The 5K winner ran 23:27 while the median finisher took 37:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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