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5K Races in Fort Myers, Florida

Every upcoming 5K around Fort Myers, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

23 upcoming 5K races found · 14 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Fort Myers races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field3,778 finishersFort Myers Turkey Trot 5Kin the 5KLongest-running15th year15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Eventannual tradition
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fort Myers, FL Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Apex Hispanic Heritage 5K Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Running Scared 5K Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Partners Pink Run Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $38Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Ghost of the Coast Fun Run Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $30Details Fri, Nov 6, 2026FITMIX FEST COLOR RUN 5K - 2026 Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $40Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026The Fast & The Furriest Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $33Details Wed, Nov 11, 2026MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Mullets & Mustaches Run Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 202615th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event Fort Myers, FL5K1 Mile100mFrom $12Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5K Fort Myers, FL5K100 YardsFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Christmas Glow Run Fort Myers, FL5KFreeDetails Sat, Dec 5, 2026Gateway Jingle Jog Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Rockin Around the Bell Tower Fort Myers, FL5K1 Mile4.1 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 20262026 Fort Myers Miles for Melanoma 5K Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $15Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Cops & Joggers 5K Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Hope & Honor 5K Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $40Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Apex Rewind Run SWFL Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Strides for Education 5K Fort Myers, FL5K100mFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Publix Run To The Arts 5K - 2027 Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $43Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Bell Tower Cupid Chase Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $38Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027McGregor's Kilts & Kilometers Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Parkinson's 5K & Wellness Walk Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $30Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Fort Myers

When are most 5K races held in Fort Myers?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Fort Myers, with 6 of the 23, followed by December with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

How much do Fort Myers 5K races cost?

Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $45, depending on the event and how early you register.

How early should I register for a 5K in Fort Myers?

17 of the 23 5K races in Fort Myers already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.

Are Fort Myers 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 5K races in Fort Myers with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:57, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Fort Myers?

Browse Fort Myers run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.