William R, Gaines Jr Freedom Run 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 26, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Port Charlotte (William R. Gaines Jr Veterans Memorial Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 30.
Course and race notes
Join us for one of the last 5k's of the year and let's leave 2026 in the dust!
The race will start and end at the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park. All proceeds will go toward the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund for the Beirut Peacekeepers Memorial Tower. 9am start time.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 26
2026 · in 49 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
William R. Gaines Jr Veterans Memorial Park
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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 Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 26 (in 49 days)
Opened Oct 1, 2026
Race day in Port Charlotte
Weather
78° / 54°F
Typical high and low for December 26, with a 17% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL (7.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:15 AM – 5:41 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 25
Where to stay
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