Race Day Information
It’s Our Turn, Inc. is delighted to host the 9th Annual Memorial Day Veterans 10k & 5k Race featuring the U.S. Space Force Theme! We are excited for race day!
To ensure a smooth process at packet pickup, make sure you have an email confirmation for your race.
Only pick up your own race packet. If picking up race packets for others, please coordinate ahead and bring a photocopy of their driver’s license.
Early Packet Pickup
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Military Heritage Museum, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Race Day Packet Pickup
Date: Monday, May 30, 2022
Time: 5:45 am – 6:45 am
Location: 100 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950, United States
Pickup near the starting line on E. Retta Esplanade adjacent to Vietnam Wall
Parking
Public parking available at the Charlotte County Courthouse, 350 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL.
Race Course
https://memorialdayrace.org/race-course
Water station 1 at the 5k & 10k turnaround on the north end of bridge
Water station 2 in Gilchrist Park
Post Race Refreshments
Brewed coffee from Los Dos Cristianos at It’s Our Turn, Inc. tent
Subway sandwich, cookie, and chips
Water
Sparkling Ice
Michelob Ultra
Budweiser
Awards Ceremony
Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, and the top three male and female finishers in each age group.
Prizes
45-minute photo session with Kristin Henry Photography
2 – 5k entries to Twin Tot 5k Race 11/5/22
2 – entries to the Freedom 5k Run 12/31/22
Gift basket from Los Dos Cristianos $180 value
Gift certificate to Running Warehouse $200 value