Publix Family Fun Day 5K

Publix Family Fun Day 5K

Publix Family Fun Day 5K

( 1 review )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • North Port,
    Florida,
    United States
  • June
  • 3 miles/5K
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Stephanie Jimenez

Florida, United States
4 5
2016
"Publix Family Fun Day 5K"
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Stephanie Jimenez's thoughts:

I signed up for this race on a whim. I had not participated in a 5K in about a year and have been focusing more on distance rather than speed so I was not sure how I would do on a shorter distance. It was held at Christian Brothers Automotive in North Port. It was a very convenient location for me, only about twenty minutes away from my house. The parking was in the Publix lot across the street so there was plenty of parking and it was right across the street from the starting line.

The only restrooms were port-o-potties which are generally not my favorite (for obvious reasons) but these ones were pretty clean and there was a portable sink as well with running water and soap, which is better than the typical nothing or anti bacterial hand gel that is associated with most port-o-potties.

The course was an out and back off the main street. Starting time was promptly at 7AM after a few announcements and the Star Spangled Banner. The course was closed off to traffic and was a pleasant course with some shady spots along the way. There was a water stop about halfway and plenty of volunteers along the course directing the runners where to go.

Everyone got a cotton gender neutral t-shirt and a finisher’s medal. The post race food was hot dogs, bratwurst and two free beers per participant!! There was a bunch of raffles for chances to win gift certificates to Christian Brothers Automotive and Torch Bistro as well as race entries for this race next year and the grand prize of a cruise to Mexico!

At the finish line there was a bounce house and climbing wall for the kids. There was also a DJ and a few booths set up with vendors like an insurance agent, and Shakeology. The money raised went to the Florida Compassion Foundation which partners with the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimers Association.

The awards ceremony started a little late in my opinion. The race started at 7AM but the awards didn’t start until 8:30AM. It was a hot day and the sun was out with very few shady spots which made the wait seem even longer. But you had to be present to win the raffles and they were held after the awards so you had to stick it out in the Florida sun. I didn’t end up winning any raffles (I never do) but I did take 2nd place in my age group with a new personal record of 23:02. I enjoyed this race and will definitely be back next year. It was a nice course, close to my home and for a great cause.

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