About the 2026 Average Joe Run 5K
The course runs through North Collier Regional Park, which keeps things shaded and scenic. The race bills itself as the easiest version of this distance around, so the terrain is gentle and the pace of the morning follows suit. The real draw is the finish, where donuts are waiting, and the post-race hang in the park tends to outlast the race itself.
The park setting means there is open space to spread out after you finish. The awards have a twist: alongside the usual top-finisher recognition, there are special prizes for whoever lands closest to the exact middle of the pack, which gives the results board a different kind of suspense.
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