Gare di 5K vicino a North Fort Myers

La Fueled by Fire 5K & Challenge, sai, parte e arriva da Tarpon Point Marina e The Westin Cape Coral Resort, proprio lì su Silver King Boulevard a Cape Coral, in Florida. È la loro 5K annuale, tipo corsa o camminata, che organizza la Cape Coral Fire Department Community Foundation. La partenza è alle 7:00 AM, e hanno pure un'opzione virtuale per la 5K se uno non riesce a esserci di persona. Il tracciato per chi corre di persona ti fa fare un giro per alcune zone di Cape Coral. A cronometrare e gestire i risultati ci pensa Lin-Mark Sports, che è un servizio di cronometraggio locale. I soldi della gara vanno tutti alle iniziative della fondazione dei vigili del fuoco, tipo corsi e materiali per il CPR, educazione sulla sicurezza antincendio e sulla vita, e un memoriale per i pompieri del posto. Accolgono famiglie, chi cammina, chi corre e i sostenitori dei vigili del fuoco; è più una raccolta fondi per la comunità che una gara competitiva nel weekend.

The Naples Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k is an October race held at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Florida, offering both a half marathon and a 5k on the same morning. It combines running with music and Gulf Coast scenery, and has been held for over ten years as part of the Elite Events race calendar. The course begins and ends at the park area on Livingston Road, with interactive maps and course flyovers provided for runners who wish to preview it. The event includes numerous race-day extras: finishers receive a shirt, medal, finish video, free photos, and post-race food, while competitive runners can compete for top-five age-group awards and onsite medal engraving. Live tracking, push notifications, splits, results, and lifetime stats allow friends and family to follow along.

The Shop Dine & Dash 5K is a 5K run held at Miromar Outlets in Estero, Florida. The start and finish lines are located at 810 Entertainment. This event is designed as a relaxed community run that includes shopping benefits: all participants receive a finisher’s medal and special store discounts. The first 200 runners will also get a finisher’s pint glass. The course winds through Miromar Outlets, offering a different setting than a typical road race. Participants aged 21 and older can claim a complimentary beer from 810 Entertainment post-race. A portion of each registration fee benefits RMHC SWFL. Miromar Outlets, Vaccaro’s Enterprises LLC, and 810 Entertainment are event partners.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a Halloween-themed US Road Running event in Punta Gorda, Florida. It starts at 8:00 AM from 670 Cooper Street. Participants can select from 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile distances. Walkers are welcome, as the organizer designs races for both running and walking. All participants must register in advance via RunSignup; no race-day registration is available. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior. The course consists of asphalt, utilizing repeating out-and-back loops from a single start area. Parking is available by the baseball fields, with restrooms located near the start/finish line. The 5K covers the loop twice, the 10K covers it four times, and the half marathon completes its longer out-and-back course six times. All events have a 3-hour-30-minute time limit. Finishers will receive medals, and there will be an award for best costume. Runners can also accumulate points for the US Road Running series.

The Partners Pink Run is a 5K run and 1-mile fun walk at Bell Tower in Fort Myers, Florida, held in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Presented by Worthington Realty, it is a Fleet Feet Running Race focused on raising money for Partners for Breast Cancer Care, a Southwest Florida nonprofit that keeps funds local for patients and families dealing with breast cancer. Both distances traverse the Bell Tower Shops area, with the 5K starting before the 1-mile walk. Runners can compete for overall and age-group awards, while walkers and supporters can join at a more relaxed pace. Participants are encouraged to wear pink, and the morning continues after the finish with music, entertainment, refreshments, and family activities. Proceeds support breast screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment for underserved women and men in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties.

The Howl-o-ween 5k - Punta Gorda is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk held at South County Regional Park in Punta Gorda, Florida. This timed event, managed by J3 Timing for live results and scoring, is open to participants aged 3 and up. Individuals can compete in person or opt for a virtual participation. Pets are permitted in the 5K without requiring separate registration. The event benefits animal shelters, incorporating a pet theme with post-race refreshments for both people and dogs. Each registration provides race entry, a short-sleeve T-shirt, a finisher medal, and a timed bib, accommodating both casual, dog-friendly walks and competitive 5K runs.

The Caloosa Chase 5K is a race organized by the LaBelle High School Cross Country Team in LaBelle, Florida, held in early November as a community fundraiser. This annual 5K, now in its 28th year, offers participants a chance to support the team by racing or by sponsoring the program. The race route is not detailed, suggesting a standard 5K course closely associated with the high school team. Funds raised benefit the LaBelle runners in their pursuit of regional and state competition. Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers overall, as well as to the top male and female in each age category.

Seaside Strides 5K is a professionally timed 5K held at North Collier Regional Park in Southwest Florida, coinciding with Halloween weekend. It is structured as a local charity race, not a large destination event, allowing participants to receive an official time while supporting a children-focused charity. The course is a 5K within the park. Additional funds raised after covering race expenses are donated to Seaside Travels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Lee and Collier Counties. This organization offers therapeutic community outings for children, linking a short, accessible race distance with a specific local mission.

The Fast & The Furriest is a Rochester pet and running event held at Brown Square Park, located across from Rochester Animal Services on Verona Street. Participants can choose between an in-person or virtual 10K and 5K race, a half-mile kids race, and an in-person or virtual dog walk. A pet festival also takes place throughout the morning and early afternoon. The 10K and 5K races commence on Verona Street, with the dog walk starting within the park. The event attracts runners, children, dog owners, families, animal advocacy groups, and individuals fundraising for pets in need. The festival features live music, food trucks, vendors, sponsor giveaways, pet contests, an adoptable dog showcase, a silent auction, and a clinic providing rabies and DAPP vaccines along with microchipping on a first-come, first-served basis. Now in its 20th year, the event serves as a fundraiser and public pet-care day, closely connected to the city shelter situated next door.

The Mullets & Mustaches Run begins at Bell Tower Shops on a Movember morning, with the 5K starting at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose from three options: a chip-timed 5K, a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Pizza Mile. The Pizza Mile is the unique attraction: runners eat pizza before completing short loops outside Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, the race partner. The event focuses on men's health, supports those affected by men's health issues, and welcomes men, women, children, and families, not just serious runners.

The Labelle Turkey Trot is an annual 5K run and 1K fun run/walk held at the Hendry Complex on Forrey Drive in LaBelle, Florida. This morning park event offers a shorter distance for walkers, families, and newer participants, providing an accessible way to join without completing the full 5K. The 5K is timed and scored by LinMark Sports of Cape Coral using the Chronotrack Timing System. Runners, family, and friends can sign up during race week to receive results via text. Participants get a bib and swag bag; the first 100 registered runners receive a shirt. Proceeds remaining after event costs support fighting polio and local causes. The race is linked to the area’s Turkey Shoot event, positioning it as a community fundraiser rather than a standalone road race.