YMCA Stars & Strides Memorial Day 5K

Franz Ross and Punta Gorda YMCA's are brining you a Stars & Strides Memorial Day 5K | May 25th, 2026 | 7:30 AM Start time | South County Regional Park

ENTRY FEES:
4/8/26 - 4/30/26: $30.00
5/1/2026 - 5/24/2026: $35.00 
5/25/2026 - Race Day 5K: $40.00 | No cash. Use credit card or Apple pay.

$5.00 automatic discount for Zoomers, Manasota Track Club, Gulf Coast Runners, Sarasota Storm and Ft Myers Track Club active membership holders.  Non-runsignup clubs such as Cape Coral Running Group, Speedsters and YMCA club members will receive a $5.00 discount. Check with your club leadership for the code.

Packet Pickup is at The Punta Gorda YMCA | 2905 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda, FL 33950

8:30AM - 4:00PM on Sunday, May 24th 
RACE DAY Packet Pickup: 6:00 AM - 7:15 AM.

SHIRT CUT OFF DATE IS 5/10/2026

AWARD GROUPS:

0 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, 80+

Overall Awards: 
Male & Female Overall
M & F Youth Overall
M & F Masters 40 & over
M & F Grandmasters 50 & over
M & F Senior Grandmasters 60 & over

Snacks will be provided after the race.

Strollers and leashed dogs are permitted in the race, and must start in the back at the start line. 

PROCEEDS: Proceeds will benefit YMCA of Southwest Florida Children and Families Scholarship Fund
 

If you're business is interested in sponsoring this event, please email LHeid@ymcaswfl.org or acappuccilli@ymcaswfl.org