6th Annual South Gulf Cove CCT Furry Scurry 5K (Feb. 21st 2026 8am)

The 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 areaBecause 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-upRace 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 InformationIf 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 Information5K Chip timed Walk/Run—includes a race t-shirt, custom chipped bib, participation medal andThe 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+

$30.00 before Nov. 30th
$35.00 before Jan. 4th
$40.00 after Jan. 4th

1.5 Mile Mutt Strut—includes a race t-shirt and finisher medal

$25.00 before Jan. 4th
$30.00 after Jan. 4th     

 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.