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Run or Walk the Rounds for Nursing 5K 2026

Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $20
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Run the Rounds for Nursing 5K Run/Walk - Timed5KOct 24, 20268:00 AM$25–
Walk the Rounds for Nursing 5K Walk - Untimed5KOct 24, 20268:00 AM$20–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Port Charlotte runs 40:23, about 13:00 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:52 and men in 33:39.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the Run the Rounds for Nursing 5K Run/Walk - Timed starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1185 Centennial Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2025 results

All results
44
finishers
33:56
median (10:57 /mi)
22:41
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
median 33:5622:5751:19
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Beach Bum Timing) for Run or Walk the Rounds for Nursing 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Run or Walk the Rounds for Nursing 5K?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:10 or better, the top quarter in 29:20, and half the field in 33:56; the last tenth came in after 45:31.

Third place by age group, 2025 Run the Rounds for Nursing 5K Run/Walk - Timed
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a27:12
60-6934:4733:48

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 24 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 89°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Run or Walk the Rounds for Nursing 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Shirt and medal

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Race details

Where
1185 Centennial Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33953Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 10 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Run or Walk the Rounds for Nursing 5K?
Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 44 runners finished the Run the Rounds for Nursing 5K Run/Walk - Timed; the median finish was 33:56 and the winner ran 22:41.
Where does it start?
1185 Centennial Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33953.

From the organizers

Packet Pickup: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:00AM to 7:45AM, Centennial Regional Park soccer field parking lot. 1185 Centennial Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL.

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Run or Walk the Rounds for Nursing 5K!

The Rotary Club of Charlotte Harbor is proud to present the annual Run or Walk the Rounds for Nursing 5K, an exciting community event with a meaningful mission.

Funds raised from this event will go toward scholarships for local high school graduates pursuing careers in nursing. With your participation and support, we can help address the critical nursing shortage right here in Southwest Florida.

Event Details:

Participants will run or walk through the scenic trails of Centennial Park in Port Charlotte.

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