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location_on Florida
flag United States
calendar_today 21 Feb, 2026
directions_run Running
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RegisterThe Conservancy and Community Trust of South Gulf Cove would like to welcome you
to our 6th Annual South Gulf Cove CCT Furry Scurry 5K Walk/Run. All ages are
welcome to join us for this Dog-Friendly Walk/Run in the South Gulf Cove Community.
There will be a special 1.5-mile course for those Dog Walkers that feel the 3.1-mile
course is a little too much for the pups. We are excited to be able to put on this Chip
Timed event to benefit our local Animal Shelters and Rescues. The proceeds will
be donated to the following:
Englewood Animal Shelter (EARS)
Suncoast Humane Society Englewood
The German Shepherd Rescue in Punta Gorda
The Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida
Ruck 9
Rescue Garage
Peace River K9 Search and Rescue
We will be grilling up some free hotdogs and supplying some brews after this event to celebrate all the participants.....There will be raffles and silent auctions with some great prizes so bring some extra cash.
We will also offer a Virtual version of this race for our Furry Friend lovers from out of the area
Because this Race is a fundraiser there will be no Refunds.
Runners will start promptly at 8:00am
5 K Walkers will follow the runners
Mutt Strut walkers will be corralled in an area at the driveway and will await their walk after the 5K walkers are through the start/finish line
Packet Pick-up
Race Morning starting at 6:30am
Early Packet Pick-up
Friday 2/20 from 5-8pm.
14859 Ingraham Blvd. Port Charlotte Fl 33981
--Please keep in mind that there will be runners on the course please arrive early to get parking, We will have an area set aside for all Mutt Strut participants to gather before the Start of the Mutt Strut
Miscellaneous Information
If you are an avid animal lover or rescue parent and would like to sponsor our event please contact Mark Vaccaro @ 610-451-3370 If you would like to Donate, please hit the button above. We will also be accepting supplies and food donations for the Animal Shelters. Thank you in advance.....
The Conservancy and Community Trust of South Gulf Cove (CCT)
Event Information
5K Chip timed Walk/Run—includes a race t-shirt, custom chipped bib, participation medal and
The top 3 in all categories will take home an award
--Awards M/F- Overall, Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), Senior Grandmasters (60+), Veteran Grandmasters (70+)
and the top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:
9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5k Discount for Running Clubs and Children under 18 $5.00 off
Virtual Event- This event is done at your leisure. We will mail a finisher medal and t-shirt for those who sign up.
Feb 21, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Road running
08:00
Feb 21, 2026
Distance — Virtual EVENT
Type — Road running
08:00
Feb 21, 2026
Distance — 1.5 Miles
Type — Road running
08:10
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Port Charlotte.
Port Charlotte is a city in Southwest Florida roughly 30 miles north of Fort Myers and 40 miles south of Sarasota on the gulf coast of Florida. Nestled in Charlotte Harbor, visitors can take cruises through the harbor, play a round of mini-golf or swim in the harbor.
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calendar_today Feb 14, 2026
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calendar_today Feb 21, 2026
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