10K races near Villas

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.

The Cool Down 5K/10K is a community run and walk in Ave Maria, Florida, offering both 5K and 10K distances. It begins and ends at the Town Center on Annunciation Circle, providing a central location for check-in, the finish line, and post-race activities. The course winds through the neighborhoods of Ave Maria. The event is designed for broad participation, not solely for competitive racing. Participants can select either distance as a run or walk, opt for a race shirt during registration, and take advantage of group discounts for multiple sign-ups.

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.