Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk - Punta Gorda
Updated
Thursday, December 31, 2026, first start 5:00 PM, in Punta Gorda (South County Regional Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 18.
Course and race notes
Ring in the New Year with us on New Year's Eve - Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm for an exciting New Year themed event!
Whether you are looking to run, walk or just ringing in the New Year this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 31
2026 · in 54 days
Start time
5:00 PM
Earliest wave
Location
South County Regional Park
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Area: Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 18 (in 11 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened May 4, 2026
Race day in Punta Gorda
Weather
77° / 53°F
Typical high and low for December 31, with a 17% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:16 AM – 5:44 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 30
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.