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2026-2027 Running Races in Fort Myers, Florida

Upcoming running races in and near Fort Myers, Florida - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

21 upcoming races · 13 with finish-time stats

5K Races 20
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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 $12Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5K Fort Myers, FL5K100 YardsFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 29, 2026Cardio Kidz Fall Running Series- Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL50 Yards100 Yards400m800mFrom $35Details 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 $15Details 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

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Fort Myers. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

Cape Coral, FLAbout 9 mi away · 10 racesNaples, FLAbout 23 mi away · 39 racesPunta Gorda, FLAbout 27 mi away · 18 racesLabelle, FLAbout 31 mi away · 4 racesPort Charlotte, FLAbout 34 mi away · 4 racesEnglewood, FLAbout 37 mi away · 3 races

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 Racing in Fort Myers

What race distances can I run in Fort Myers?

Fort Myers has 5K (20). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.

When is race season in Fort Myers?

November is the busiest month for races in Fort Myers, with 6 of the 21, followed by February with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Fort Myers races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 13 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 race in Fort Myers?

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