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Half Marathon races near Punta Gorda
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Punta Gorda
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4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Venice, FL (27)
Venice · 40 km away
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11JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (28)
Punta Gorda · 2 km away
18JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bradenton, FL (29)
Bradenton · 75 km away
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1AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ninja 5K, 10K, &13.1M at Venice, FL (31)
Venice · 39 km away
15AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bradenton, FL (33)
Bradenton · 75 km away
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Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida
Sarasota · 62 km away
Punta Gorda · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Punta Gorda
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (41)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a Halloween-themed US Road Running event in Punta Gorda, Florida. It starts at 8:00 AM from 670 Cooper Street. Participants can select from 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile distances. Walkers are welcome, as the organizer designs races for both running and walking. All participants must register in advance via RunSignup; no race-day registration is available. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior.
The course consists of asphalt, utilizing repeating out-and-back loops from a single start area. Parking is available by the baseball fields, with restrooms located near the start/finish line. The 5K covers the loop twice, the 10K covers it four times, and the half marathon completes its longer out-and-back course six times. All events have a 3-hour-30-minute time limit. Finishers will receive medals, and there will be an award for best costume. Runners can also accumulate points for the US Road Running series.
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bradenton, FL (42)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon at Heritage Harbor Park in Bradenton, Florida, offers four running distances on the same morning, all themed for Halloween. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Runners must register in advance via RunSignup and collect their packets just before the event; no registration is available on race day. The event's layout is functional and contained, with parking near the playground in the expansive lot and a six-hour time limit for all distances.
The races feature short, repeated out-and-back courses, meaning participants will traverse the same section multiple times rather than completing a single, extended loop. The 5K consists of one 3.11-mile out-and-back segment. The 10K covers this segment twice. The half marathon utilizes a 3.28-mile out-and-back course four times, and the marathon repeats this same route eight times. All finishers earn medals, and costume awards complement the Haunted theme. The event also contributes to series points for participants in the broader race series.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Venice, FL (45)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Venice begins at Shamrock Park, with the start line situated on the path behind the Nature Center. This is a small-format road and path race offering three distances: a 5K, a 10K, and a 13.1-mile half marathon. All participants must register via RunSignup prior to race day; packet pickup occurs during a brief window on race morning before the start.
The course consists of concrete and asphalt, featuring a straightforward out-and-back layout for each distance. The 5K covers the route once, the 10K twice, and the half marathon completes the out-and-back four times, all within a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Participants receive medals, awards are presented, series points are awarded, and a best costume prize adds a playful holiday theme to the event.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bradenton, FL (47)
Trail Hog Half Marathon
Trail Hog is a trail race held in Joseph D. Grant Park, a large park east of San Jose near Mount Hamilton. Options include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and hiking/walking. This annual Brazen Racing event is part of the Brazen Ultra Half Series, which features challenging half marathons around the San Jose and San Francisco area. These routes often exceed 13.1 miles, with significant climbs and descents on rough trails.
The half marathon course begins and ends near the Mount Hamilton Road parking area. It follows an out-and-back path through park trails including Dutch Flat, Dairy, Brush, Eagle, Felipe, Barn, Hotel, Bass Lake, Canada de Pala, and San Felipe. Runners will encounter hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians on the shared trail system, so expect loose rock, dirt, sticks, and uneven terrain. The course ascends from approximately 1,440 feet to over 1,970 feet, with the summit reached early in the race. The name is inspired by park wildlife, such as wild pigs and tarantulas. Brazen Racing enhances the local race atmosphere with complimentary photos taken by volunteer photographers.
Caloosa Fest
Caloosa Fest directs runners onto the mountain bike trails of Caloosahatchee Regional Park in Alva, Florida. This trail-running event offers two distances: a half marathon beginning early in the morning and a 5K that starts shortly thereafter. The 5K route remains on the park’s green trails, incorporating beginner-friendly segments with grass, hard-packed ground, singletrack, and rolling terrain.
The half marathon covers more of the park, including perimeter trails, open grass, winding singletrack, and technical sections. Participants in the half marathon must carry their own hydration system. The longer course also features water and electrolyte stations in addition to the main aid station at the start and finish. The venue permits canopy tents and crew support, with parking available on the grass within the mountain bike park area. All finishers receive a medal, and awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in each race category.
Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Sarasota
The Sarasota Marathon & Half Marathon is held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, utilizing a 1-mile loop. The full marathon is USATF certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier, attracting runners focused on achieving a qualifying time, improving a personal best, or maintaining a consistent pace on a predictable course.
The loop is flat and fast, offering a practical repetition. Runners reach the aid station, stocked with water and electrolyte drinks, each mile. Participants are permitted to place their own nutrition on the aid tables, and some arrange for a support crew to provide it during the event. The race is limited to 75 participants, with shirts and finisher medals for all, and awards presented in 5-year age groups for both the marathon and half marathon.
Islamorada Running Co. Event Islamorada
Islamorada Running Co. Event Islamorada is a small race series in Islamorada, Florida, with its main weekend held annually at the beginning of December. The core lineup gives runners a half marathon, a 10K, the Rumrunner Run 5K/10K, and the Beach'n Beer Mile, so the series ranges from a normal road-race morning to a short beach-and-beer novelty event.
The longer Islamorada races start early, with the half marathon and 10K going off at 7:00 AM, while the Rumrunner Run starts at 8:00 AM and the Beach'n Beer Mile waits until noon. The series also includes a St. Paddy's Island 5K/10K, which adds another island-themed race option outside the December set.
11th Annual - Sarasota Half Marathon & 5k | ELITE EVENTS
Sarasota Half Marathon
The Sarasota Half Marathon takes place in December at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, offering both half marathon and 5K distances. The 5K starts shortly before the half marathon, which has a 3.5-hour time limit. This marks the event's 11th year, positioning it as a developing local race.
The course is contained within Nathan Benderson Park, a venue recognized for its 400-acre lake and rowing facilities. The finish line is located before the park’s scoring tower. Aid stations providing water and Gatorade are positioned approximately every two miles or less. Post-race, Sarasota offers nearby attractions such as Gulf beaches, seafood dining, downtown galleries, the Ringling Museum, and St. Armands Circle for shopping and meals.
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Punta Gorda Training Notes
Punta Gorda hosts 16 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep running simple in Punta Gorda, with Harborwalk, Linear Park, Laishley Park Municipal Marina, and Punta Gorda Isles giving easy coastal miles near Charlotte Harbor. Punta Gorda Pub Run gives the week a steady social rhythm, with walkers leaving at 6:15 pm, runners leaving at 6:30 pm, and the raffle landing at 7:15 pm. The route runs 1 mile, so it works as a 5K shakeout or quick intervals night. 1M.
Locals ride flat, coastal, and social, with Peace River Riders Inc handling organized outings and Wheels and Wings XVI acting like the anchor event. TEAM Punta Gorda started the state’s first free bike-loan program in 2010, and that tells you the city takes bikes seriously. Peace River Riders keeps the club scene recreational, with helmets required and rides like the Pumpkin Pie Pre-Ride and Christmas Morning Hello Santa Ride. The gravel crowd gets its bite on Tuckers Grade, where the route runs 25.8 miles, and on Power Lines at BcW, where power line two track stretches 6.4 miles. The climbs are the bridges, headwinds, and whatever Z2 ego you bring.
Summer sets the dry-season tone in this brief, and locals treat Florida heat like part of the workout. Our drinks aren’t the only things sweating, so Punta Gorda runners and riders start early, keep loops honest, and save the hard intervals for when the sun is less bossy. Winter brings the wet season here, and both sports shift toward flexible plans, shorter windows, and steady base miles between weather breaks. The coastal roads, Linear Park, and gravel routes still work fine, but locals ride and run with a little more patience around Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River.