Twins Tot Walk/Run 5K
About This Event
Join us March 6, 2027 at South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, for a high-energy, heartwarming morning celebrating children, families, and community and standing together to prevent child drowning. Be part of Movement, Remembrance, and Action.
**Why We Gather: **
Founded by Paul DeMello in loving memory of his twin sons, Christian and Joshua, the Twins TOT Walk/Run now honors all children while raising funds and awareness for Just Against Children Drowning to provide life‑saving swim lessons and water‑safety education.
Who Can Participate:
Family-friendly and welcoming to all ages. Dogs on leash and strollers are allowed (for safety, they will start at the back). Can’t be there in person? Register as a Virtual Participant and join the cause from anywhere.
How to participate:
Chip‑timed 5K run/walk timed by Beach Bum Timing.
Vigil Walk, a gentle, reflective tribute to remember children lost and promote water safety.
Virtual participation: Complete your 5K wherever you are and support the mission.
Perks:
High‑quality race shirt, register by February 15, 2027 to guarantee yours.
Raffle prizes, sold on race day.
Finish‑line fare: Healthy, replenishing snacks and Pancakes & Sausage from IHOP!
Kids 14yrs and under are free.
Local running club discounts.
Early Packet Pickup: Thursday, March 4, 2027, from 5 PM to 7 PM at South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Race Day Schedule:
Race day packet pickup & on‑site registration: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
5K start time: 7:30 AM
Awards & presentations start at 9:00 AM.
Moment of silence and guest speaker at 9:30 AM
Vigil Walk begins at 9:45 AM
Raffle prize announcements: 10:15 AM
Awards:
Overall Awards: M/F Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grandmaster, Veterans Grandmaster.
Age Group Awards: M/F 1st- 3rd place awards in the following age groups: >6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
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