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2026-2027 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.

20 upcoming 5K races found · 13 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, Oct 31, 2026Ghost of the Coast Fun Run Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026The Fast & The Furriest Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $35Details Wed, Nov 11, 2026MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Mullets & Mustaches Run Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $38Details Thu, Nov 26, 202615th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event Fort Myers, FL5K1 Mile100mFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5K Fort Myers, FL5K100 YardsFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Christmas Glow Run Fort Myers, FL5KRegistration opens Nov 8FreeDetails Sat, Dec 5, 2026Gateway Jingle Jog Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Rockin Around the Bell Tower Fort Myers, FL5K1 Mile4.1 MilesFrom $43Details Sat, Dec 12, 20262026 Fort Myers Miles for Melanoma 5K Fort Myers, FL5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Cops & Joggers 5K Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Hope & Honor 5K Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $45Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Apex Rewind Run SWFL Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Strides for Education 5K Fort Myers, FL5K100mFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 20272027 FGCU Marieb College 5K Homecoming Walk/Run Fort Myers, FL5KFrom $20Details 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 $33Details

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 Oct 25, 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 5 of the 20, followed by February with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Fort Myers 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 13 5K races in Fort Myers with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:49, 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.