5K preteky v blízkosti Port Charlotte

Fueled by Fire 5K & Challenge má štart aj cieľ pri Tarpon Point Marina a The Westin Cape Coral Resort na Silver King Boulevard v Cape Coral, Florida. Je to každoročná 5K akcia, ktorú organizuje Cape Coral Fire Department Community Foundation. Štart je o 7:00 ráno a pre tých, čo nemôžu prísť osobne, je k dispozícii aj virtuálny 5K. Trať pre prezenčnú akciu vedie účastníkov cez rôzne časti Cape Coral. Časomieru a výsledky zabezpečuje Lin-Mark Sports, miestna časomerná služba. Výťažok z pretekov podporuje komunitné iniciatívy nadácie hasičov, konkrétne financuje CPR kurzy a materiály, vzdelávanie o požiarnej a životnej bezpečnosti a miestny pamätník hasičov. Na akcii sú vítané rodiny, chodci, bežci aj podporovatelia hasičov. Celé je to skôr komunitná zbierka než nejaké čisto súťažné preteky.

The Poker Run 5K is a timed 5K race in North Port, Florida. It begins at Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, located near I-75. This event is structured as a Texas Hold'em-style run, benefiting the Imagine North Port Cross Country and Track & Field Sharks. Net proceeds will be directed to the team's booster account. Participation is open to all, but individuals must be 21 years or older to engage in the poker aspect of the run. The course guides participants from the park to a water stop and poker table situated mid-race. Here, runners collect two playing cards before continuing the 3.1-mile route back to the finish. Prior poker experience is not required; participants simply collect their cards and submit them at check-in, where they will be stapled to their name. The participant with the best poker hand will receive a gift card and medal. The participant with the worst hand will also receive a prize. In the event of a tie, the faster runner will be declared the winner. Standard race awards will be presented to overall, masters, veteran, and age-group finishers. The finish medal is designed as a 3-inch poker chip. Post-race refreshments include hot dogs, chips, and snack bars.

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 Howl-o-ween 5k - Punta Gorda is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk held at South County Regional Park in Punta Gorda, Florida. This timed event, managed by J3 Timing for live results and scoring, is open to participants aged 3 and up. Individuals can compete in person or opt for a virtual participation. Pets are permitted in the 5K without requiring separate registration. The event benefits animal shelters, incorporating a pet theme with post-race refreshments for both people and dogs. Each registration provides race entry, a short-sleeve T-shirt, a finisher medal, and a timed bib, accommodating both casual, dog-friendly walks and competitive 5K runs.

The Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest is a fall race morning held at Smith Track in Opechee Park, Laconia, New Hampshire. The main events include a timed 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a Kids Fun Run on the track. The 10K and 5K begin at 9:00 a.m., with the children's race starting at 10:00 a.m. The event is designed for families and competitive runners alike. The 5K features age groups for participants under 12, while the 10K includes age groups from under 19 up to 70+. Awards are presented to the top three finishers overall and within each age category. Millenium Running provides chip timing, and results will be available online. All proceeds benefit the WOW Trail and the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction.

Rock and Run for the Rescue je každoročný novembrový ranný beh v North Port, Florida, kde si môžeš vybrať z 10K, 5K a 1-mile Dog Jog. Všetky štartujú v Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. 10K začína o 7:45 AM, po nej 5K a Dog Jog o 8:00 AM. Táto akcia podporuje Rescue Garage a je robená pre bežcov aj pre účastníkov so psami, takže to nie je len pre typických cestných pretekárov. Trať začína aj končí v parku, vedie po gravel a trávnatých trailoch, kým sa dostane na asfaltky pri Big Slough Canal a Reisterstown Road. Všetci, čo dobehnú, dostanú medailu, pričom prvých 250 prihlásených ju má istú. Na 5K a 10K sú aj celkové a vekové kategórie s oceneniami, zatiaľ čo Dog Jog má ceny pre malé, stredné a veľké psy. Na akcii je aj vyzdvihnutie štartových balíčkov, registrácia v deň pretekov (berú karty aj Apple Pay), občerstvenie po dobehu, ďalší merch a veci do aukcie, pričom celý výťažok z aukcie ide pre Rescue Garage.

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.

The Fast & The Furriest is a Rochester pet and running event held at Brown Square Park, located across from Rochester Animal Services on Verona Street. Participants can choose between an in-person or virtual 10K and 5K race, a half-mile kids race, and an in-person or virtual dog walk. A pet festival also takes place throughout the morning and early afternoon. The 10K and 5K races commence on Verona Street, with the dog walk starting within the park. The event attracts runners, children, dog owners, families, animal advocacy groups, and individuals fundraising for pets in need. The festival features live music, food trucks, vendors, sponsor giveaways, pet contests, an adoptable dog showcase, a silent auction, and a clinic providing rabies and DAPP vaccines along with microchipping on a first-come, first-served basis. Now in its 20th year, the event serves as a fundraiser and public pet-care day, closely connected to the city shelter situated next door.

WealthBridge Bull Run 5K sa ide jedno novembrové ráno v Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Parku v Englewood, Florida. Hlavný pretek je 5K a ak ti ide o oficiálny čas, tak ti ho profi zmeria Beach Bum Timing. Pre rodinky je tu aj kratšia verzia, 1K Fun Run/Walk, a ak si ďaleko, môžeš si dať virtuálny 5K Run/Walk. Pretek je pre širokú škálu účastníkov, od detí a chodcov až po bežcov, čo si chcú zabehnúť osobák. Výťažok z preteku pomôže The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital a lokálnym školám v Englewood. WealthBridge Capital Management zdvojnásobí všetky vyzbierané peniaze. Deti do sedem rokov majú štart zadarmo a staršie deti a tínedžeri majú zľavnené štartovné.

Cape Coral Police Athletic League Turkey Tag 5K je 5K a 1-míľový zábavný beh, ktorý sa koná v Rotary Parku v Cape Coral, Florida, počas obdobia Vďakyvzdania. 5K štartuje o 8:00 ráno a o päť minút neskôr sa pridáva 1-míľový beh, ktorý je super pre rodiny a začiatočníkov. Celé to organizujú Apex Promoz a Cape Coral PAL ako súčasť Cape Coral PAL Race Series a výťažok ide na podporu PAL mládežníckych programov. Do klasického behu zakomponovali taký prvok naháňačky. Dvaja účastníci sú označení ako "Turkeys", dostanú náskok a majú na sebe pásy na flag football. Ostatní bežci majú jedno kolo, aby ich chytili. Každý "Turkey" má len jednu vlajku; ak ju stiahneš, získaš cenu. 5K-čka je meraná čipom, ocenení budú najlepší celkovo medzi mužmi a ženami, a tiež víťazi vekových kategórií od 0-9 do 70+. Všetci, čo dobehnú, dostanú originálnu medailu a pretekárske tričko. Na akcii bude aj hudba, aktivity pre rodiny, vyzdvihnutie štartových balíčkov už pred pretekmi a parkovanie v Rotary Parku je zadarmo.