LCEC 5k for United Way

JAN
3
2026
Kick off 2026 with the 14th Annual LCEC 5K in Cape Coral supporting United Way at Jim Jeffers Park. Run live or virtually, bring the kids for fun runs, and be part of a community race that has raised over $42,000 for United Way.
Sat 3 Jan 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

The 14th Annual LCEC 5K is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida. The event is hosted by LCEC for United Way and is based at Jim Jeffers Park, 2817 SW 3rd Ln, Cape Coral, FL 33991. Event timing is managed by Beach Bum Timing and race results will be posted on the race website.

Events:

  • 5K Live Event
  • 5K Virtual Event
  • Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run
  • Tot Trot

Fees and registration rules include an event price schedule: $30 through Nov. 2, $35 through Dec. 31, and $40 from Jan. 1 through race day. A youth price of $20 applies for ages 0-17 for the 5K events. The Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run is $15 through Jan. 2 and $20 through race day. The Tot Trot is free for children 4 and under.

Logistics and awards

Pre-race packet pickup is on January 2, 2026, at The Run Shoppe, 1407 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Race day packet pickup and on-site registration are available from 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM; multiple payment methods are accepted. Live 5K entrants can opt in for text results during registration.

Awards for the live event include overall male and female, masters and grand master categories by age (40+, 50+, 60+, 70+), and age-group awards (top three male and female) across multiple age brackets from 10 & under through 75+. Since its inception, the LCEC 5K has netted over $42,000 for the United Way. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Live Event
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run
Tot Trot
5k Virtual Event