Sat, Jan 16, 2027

15th Annual LCEC 5K

Cape Coral, FL

Registration open15th annual

5K880 Yards

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Nov 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 15th Annual LCEC 5K

The race runs through Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral, and the course suits runners who want a straightforward morning without much in the way of elevation surprises. The event benefits the United Way, so there is a charitable purpose behind the entry fee, and a kids fun run fills out the morning for families who come out together.

Packet pickup the evening before is at a local running store in Cape Coral. Race-morning pickup opens well before the start, and the organizers suggest arriving early to keep the lines short. Younger kids have their own short run after the main event wraps up.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

95finishers

18:36winner

34:27median

58:18cutoff

Top 3: Connor Sanchez (18:36) · Hernan Hernandez (19:57) · Andy Barrett (20:36)

The 15th Annual LCEC 5K is in its 15th year.

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Median

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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 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K1/16/2027 07:30$30

5K Virtual Event1/16/2027 07:30$30

880 Yards1/16/2027 08:30$15

Tot Trot1/16/2027 08:45Free

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Common Questions About the 15th Annual LCEC 5K

Will I finish last at the 15th Annual LCEC 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:27, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:18, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 15th Annual LCEC 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (95 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 15th Annual LCEC 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:36 while the median finisher took 34:27. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.