
First Horizon Family Run for Prevention is a running race on January 30, 2027 in Babcock Ranch, FL, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
The Run for Prevention is a chipped and timed 5K Family Run and Walk that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Run will be held at beautiful Babcock Ranch. Bring your family and friends, form a team, and support an extraordinary non-profit. Our course is stroller and pet friendly.
The largest team will win the JOSH TROPHY and bragging rights for the year!
The Run begins at 8:00 a.m.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup is January 29, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet at the Bell Tower in Fort Myers. Park near CycleBar or Burntwood Tavern and enter through the corridor. The store will be straight ahead. Race day packet pickup is 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., at Founder's Square, Babcock Ranch.
T Shirts for the first 300 registrants. Team members receive a $5.00 discount. T shirts sizes are not guaranteed
This event will be held "rain or shine" with no refunds.
Chipping and Timing Services provided by BEACH BUM TIMING
Awards will follow the end of the Run
Awards to male and female:
First Place Male and Female
Awards to male and female, 3 deep, in the following age groups:
1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71 and Up
All proceeds from Run for Prevention support Drug House Odyssey, our Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Prevention Clubs and drug and alcohol abuse prevention in Lee County. Drug Free Lee is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
PGD
Punta Gorda Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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First Horizon Family Run for Prevention
Jan 30, 2027