Harvest Hustle 5K Race Information
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">Join Babcock Ranch for the Harvest Hustle 5K Run and Walk on 11/29/25.</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">The Harvest Hustle supports Babcock Ranch Neighborhood School. Any proceeds above costs will go to the school.</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">All runners and walkers will receive a custom-designed Harvest Hustle 5K - race shirt, available in youth and adult sizes. The shirt Cutoff date is midnight 11/16/2025.</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><u><b>EARLY PACKET PICKUP</b>: </u> Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office. 42911 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><u>RACE DAY PARKING:</u></b> Free parking is available near the starting area.</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><u><b>RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP</b>: </u> 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at Babcock Ranch Founder's Square. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><u>RACE DAY REGISTRATION: </u></b> 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><span style="background-color:rgb( 232 , 245 , 35 )"><u>RACE START TIME:</u> </span></b> 8:00 a.m. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">There will be post-race snacks and awards. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">The race is chip-timed by <a style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )" href="https://www.beachbumtiming.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beach Bum Timing</a>. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">Bathrooms are located at the start and finish areas. The water stop for race participants will be at the halfway mark. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><u><b>Awards:</b></u></span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">Age group awards are based on off-chip time.</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">1st Place Overall Awards - Male & Female.</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">1st Place Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters - Male & Female</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">In-person awards to the top three M/F in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">Questions: </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>Q: Is this a timed race? </b></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">A: Yes, the 5K is chip-timed. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>Q: What is the course surface like?</b></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">A: The course is a mixture of asphalt, hard-packed shell, and mulch.</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>Q: Are dogs allowed on the course? </b></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">A: You may run with your dog, but you assume ALL responsibility for your dog. You must maintain proper social distancing and pick up after your pooch. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>Q: Are strollers allowed on the course? </b></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">A: Yes</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>Q: Is the course good for spectators? </b></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">A: Yes</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><u><b>RACE CONTACT INFO:</b></u></span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">If you have any questions about this race, please contact:</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">Liz Ogle</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>Email:</b> logle@ccmcnet.com</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>Tel:</b> 941.676.7191</span></h6>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PuntaGorda/BabcockHarvestHustle
Punta Gorda, FLPunta GordaFLUS33982
