2 events in Punta Gorda, Florida

TWINS TOT Walk/Run 5K — Run. Remember. Protect.

Join us March 28, 2026 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 come

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 — chase a personal best and compete for awards.

• 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 28, 2026 to guarantee yours.

• Raffle prizes — sold on race day.

-Finish‑line fare: Healthy, replenishing snacks and Pancakes & Sausage from IHOP!

Race day schedule

• Early packet pickup: details TBD

• Race day packet pickup & on‑site registration: 6:45 – 7:45 AM

• Run/Walk start: 8:00 AM

• Start your day off right with coffee from Starbucks!

• Pancakes and Sausage sponsored by IHOP: ~8:30 AM

• Awards & presentations: 9:15 AM

• Moment of silence & guest speaker: 10:00 AM

• Vigil Walk begins: 10:15 AM

• Raffle prize announcements: 10:45 AM

MOVE WITH US! REMEMBER WIYH US! TAKE ACTION WITH US!

Register by March 14, 2026 to secure your spot and guaranteed race shirt. WOO HOO!! See you at the finish line!

Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!