Fort Myers Half Marathon
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Fort Myers Half Marathon & 5k
The Fort Myers Half Marathon & 5k is scheduled for February 27, 2027, and is described as the 13th annual edition. The event is based at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida, with parking available at Alico Arena.
The event offers the following distances:
- Half marathon
- 5k
The course runs through the Florida Gulf Coast University campus and passes areas of greenery and lakes, including views of Lake Como. The finish area includes handset pavers. Water and Gatorade are provided approximately every two miles or less. The half marathon has a time limit of 3.5 hours.
Entry includes a finisher medal and race apparel options. Technical t-shirts and soft cotton tank tops are provided, though preferred sizes and styles are not guaranteed. Personalized engraving on the back of the medal is available at the event for a fee of $10. Awards are presented to the top five finishers in each age group, with standard age categories from youth through 75 and older. Live timing allows award pickup shortly after finishing, at the designated awards area following post-race refreshments.
Additional event information mentions packet pick up options before race day and on race morning, course maps for both distances, an athlete guide released the week of the event, and starting entry fees of $54 for the 5k and $119 for the half marathon. The organizer reports annual donations to local school groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
