9TH ANNUAL
Where
Fort Myers, FL
When
Saturday
February 27, 2027
Start Time
6:30 AM
THE PREMIUM RUNNING EXPERIENCE

WHAT  YOU  GET!

Premium Swag

PREMIUM
SWAG

◉High Quality Colorful Shirts
▲Choice of Tank or Tee
✦Huge Finisher Medals
▣Tons of Post Race Food
★Top 5 Age Group Awards
◆Onsite Medal Engraving
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Elite Events Tracker App

ELITE EVENTS
TRACKER

◎Live Track Participants
⌖Interactive Course Maps
Course Flyovers
✦Push Notifications
▣Splits & Results
▲Lifetime Stats
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Media Coverage

MEDIA
COVERAGE

◎Instagram Highlight Reels
Finisher Video
▣Free Finisher Photos
✦Professional Announcers
★Event Highlight Videos
◆Plus More!
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5K
STARTING AT

$54

HALF MARATHON
STARTING AT

$119

Race Weekend Info

Packet pickup, parking, directions, restrooms, and important race morning details for the Fort Myers Half Marathon & 5K.

Packet Pickup
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Early Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2027 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.

Pickup Location

Packet pickup will be held at Poke Fusion - Fort Myers.

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Race Day Pickup

Race day packet pickup is available at the event from 5:30 AM - 6:10 AM.

Directions
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Race Location

The event takes place at Alico Arena, located at 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

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Parking & Restrooms
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Free Parking

There is ample parking available at Alico Arena.

Restrooms

Restrooms will be available near the race area.

Arrive Early

Please arrive early enough to park, pick up your packet if needed, use the restroom, and get to the start area before the National Anthem and pre-race instructions begin at 6:20 AM. Both races start at 6:30 AM.

Athlete Guide
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Released Race Week

The athlete guide includes important race day information, including schedule details, parking notes, packet pickup reminders, course information, and event rules.

Race Morning Reminder

Review the athlete guide before arriving so you know where to go, when to arrive, and what to expect on race morning.

Course & Aid Stations

View the Fort Myers course maps, aid station details, time limit, and course record information.

Course Maps
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Interactive Course Map

The 5K and Half Marathon course maps are available through the interactive race map.

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Course Flyovers

Preview each course with a video flyover before race day.

5K Course Flyover Half Marathon Course Flyover
Aid Stations
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Water & Gatorade

There will be water and Gatorade about every 2 miles or less throughout the course.

Race Day Preparation

Runners should arrive hydrated and prepared for Southwest Florida race conditions, especially for the Half Marathon distance.

Time Limit & Walkers
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Course Time Limit

The event has a 3.5 hour time limit.

Walkers Welcome

Walkers are welcome as long as they can complete the race within the posted 3.5 hour time limit.

Course Records
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View Course Records

Select your race distance, gender, and age group to view Fort Myers course records.

5K Course Records
Female
10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Male
10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Overall
5K Overall
Half Marathon Course Records
Female
10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Male
10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Overall
Half Marathon Overall

Swag & Awards

Finisher medals, shirts, awards, and everything waiting for you at the finish line.

Finisher Medal
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Fort Myers Finisher Medal

Every finisher receives a huge colorful finisher medal after crossing the finish line.

Medal Engraving

Personalized engraving on the back of your medal will be available at the event for $10.

Shirts & Tanks
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Shirt Options

Participants receive a premium event shirt or tank option as part of their registration.

Sizes & Availability

Shirt sizes and styles are first come, first served. Early packet pickup gives you the best chance of receiving your preferred size and style.

Awards
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Top 5 In Each Age Group

Awards are presented to the top 5 finishers in each age group.

Age Groups

Age groups include: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+.

Live Award Pickup

Because live results are available, participants can receive awards shortly after finishing and checking in at the awards area.

Tracking, Results & Photos

Follow runners live, view race results, and access Fort Myers race day media.

Live Tracking App
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Elite Events Tracker App

The Elite Events Tracker App allows friends and family to follow participants during the event.

Track A Runner

Download the app, select the Fort Myers Half Marathon & 5K, then search by participant name or bib number.

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Live Results
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Real-Time Results

Live results are available through the Elite Events Tracker App as participants finish.

Awards

Because live results are available, eligible runners can receive their awards shortly after finishing and checking in at the awards area.

Photos & Videos
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Race Photos

Fort Myers includes race photos as part of the premium race experience. Please allow a few days for our photographers to edit and process the photos after the event.

Race Videos

Race day videos may also be available through the event media and tracking system after the race. Please allow a few days for our videographers to process and upload the videos after the event.

Hotels & Fort Myers Experience

Make Fort Myers more than a race — turn it into a Southwest Florida race weekend getaway.

Hotels
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Stay Near The Race

The race takes place at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida. Staying nearby can make race morning easier and more convenient.

Fort Myers Race Weekend

Fort Myers offers beaches, waterfront restaurants, islands, shopping, parks, wildlife, and beautiful Southwest Florida scenery for a full race weekend experience.

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Fort Myers Racecation
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Destination Race Weekend

Fort Myers is a great destination for a race weekend with beaches, waterfront restaurants, islands, shopping, parks, wildlife, and beautiful Southwest Florida scenery.

Make A Weekend Out Of It

Bring family or friends and enjoy Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and the surrounding Gulf Coast before or after the race.

Things To Do
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After The Race

Popular Fort Myers activities include visiting the beaches, Times Square at Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, waterfront dining, boat tours, fishing charters, nature preserves, and local attractions.

Relax & Recover

After finishing your race, enjoy the Gulf Coast atmosphere and turn your finish-line celebration into a full Fort Myers weekend.

At Elite Events, we pride ourselves not only on the exceptional quality of our finisher medals and race shirts, but also on our commitment to giving back to the community. Annually, we donate thousands of dollars to local school groups, making a tangible impact on the lives of our local students. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you are actively supporting our future generation. Your registration makes a difference!

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