
Participation Costs:
5K: Now thru 5.1.26
$30
5K: 5.2.26 increases to
$40
5K: 8.8.26 increases to
$50
Mini Monster Dash
(100m Kids Dash; ages 12 & under)
$20
Fall Family Fest
FREE
Race & Fest Times:
Mini Monster Dash
(100m Kids Dash; ages 12 & under)
8 AM
5K run/walk
8:30 AM
Fall Family Fest
9 AM – 1 PM
Kids’ Costume Contest
11 AM – 12 PM
0-2yrs @ 11AM | 3-5yrs @ 11:15AM | 6-8yrs @ 11:30AM | 9-12yrs @ 11:45AM
Join the ‘Hope on the Run’ 5K series- every step helps children heal! In partnership with Bridge A Life, the Child Protection Center, and The Twig.




Join us for a Fall Family Fest!
From 9AM-1PM, get in on the fun with food trucks, community partners & vendors, trick or treating, pumpkin painting, a puppy pit with our PAWS therapy dogs, family friendly activities, a photo station, a bounce house, and more! All ages are welcome!
The Family Fest is open to all with free admission. You do not need to participate in the Runaway Pumpkin 5K or the kids’ Mini Monster Dash earlier in the morning to gain entry- though we do encourage all runners to join in the festivities and refuel once they cross the finish line!
Kids’ Costume Contest
0 to 2yrs
11 AM
3 to 5yrs
11:15 AM
6 to 8yrs
11:30 AM
9 to 12yrs
11:45 AM
We will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at the Runaway Pumpkin 5K as well as the Family Fest. All items will be distributed in time for the holidays to local families facing food insecurity through partnering organizations.
For both the 5K and the Family Fest, participants are welcome to wear costumes if they choose. All costumes must be child friendly. Weapon props and face coverings will not be permitted- children participating in the costume contest may wear face coverings during their age group’s contest only. We will not permit clothing with objectionable material (including obscene or violent themes, graphics, or language), excessively torn clothing, or clothing that exposes excessive portions of skin that may be viewed as inappropriate in a child-friendly environment.
Hope on the Run 5K Series
Every Step Helps Children Heal

Do you have the need for speed and good deeds? Then we have some great news! Bridge A Life, the Child Protection Center, and The Twig are joining forces with a 5K race series, each of which supports local children in foster care and survivors of child abuse.

Superhero Fun Run/5K
Feb. 7 2026
Sarasota, FL
Bridge A Life

Turkey Trot for the Twig
Nov. 21 2026
Venice, FL
The Twig
Everyone who registers for the series will be given a special Hope on the Run finisher medal at the final race on November 21st of 2026.
Please note that these are three individual races, each with their own registration, details, and participation items and medals. Participants can register for one, two, or all three races, with Hope on the Run medals being specially reserved for individuals who register for all three races.
To report child abuse or neglect contact the Florida Abuse Hotline at:
1.800.962.2873
Child Protection Center Locations
Sarasota Office
720 South Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941.365.1277
Fax: 941-953-7181
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North Port Office
Campus of Healing
5600 Peace River Road
North Port, FL 34287
To Contact Supervised Visitation
Phone: 941-423-1921
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Arcadia Office
222 N. Robert Avenue
Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone: 941-365-1277
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