19th Annual 5K Run for The Gift
The mission of The Gift of Swimming is to provide access to drowning prevention resources and education for the community's underprivileged, mentally or physically challenged or otherwise disadvantaged. "Everyone deserves to enrich their lives through the joy of swimming, and we would like to help make that possible."
-Joy McGinty
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Race Start: 7:00am
(Arrive early to park, warm up, collect your race bib and shirt, and use the restroom.)
📍 SouthWest Aquatics: 205 Windermere Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Awards
Open Division
Top 3 overall Male and Female and Top 3 male and female Age Groups will receive Aquatica Ticket and Medal. Age groups include 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19,20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Event Highlights
Finisher Medal
Chip Timed & Scored
Cozy Cotton/Poly Tee
Free Kids Run (100 meters) - first 30 to register then $5
Age Group Awards
Race Bag
Music & DJ
Free Pics
Race Day Schedule
6:00 a.m. – Registration & Pre-Registrations Opens
7:00 a.m. – 5k Run/Walk - Chip Timed
8:15 a.m. - Free Kids Run(100 meters)
Packet Pick-up
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ Packet Pick-up: 8:00am–6:00pm
📍 SouthWest Aquatics: 205 Windermere Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
E-Mail: TheGiftofSwimming@yahoo.com 407-905-0999
⏰ Race Day Packet Pick-up: 6:00am–6:55am
(Arrive early to park, warm up, collect your bib and shirt, and use the restroom.)
