Strides for Education

FEB

6

2027

5K run and free kids dash on Florida SouthWestern State College campus in Fort Myers with chip timing. Proceeds support Take Stock in Children scholarships.

Sat 6 Feb 2027

Fort Myers, Florida

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Strides for Education 5K

Strides for Education is a community running event held at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Florida. The 5K course passes through shaded areas of the college campus and uses race bibs with chips to record accurate times. The event is organized by the Fort Myers Track Club and includes a short kids run after the 5K.

Distances:

5K Run/Walk fee $30
Kids Run 100 m, free

Registration details differ by event. The 5K registration opens on 10/12/2026 and closes on 11/30/2026. The kids run registration opens on 10/12/2026 and closes on 2/5/2027. Anyone registering a child for the 5K must use the 5K sign-up option.

Proceeds from the 5K support the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program. Take Stock in Children Lee County provides mentoring and incentive support for low-income students in Lee County, and more than 800 Lee County students have received scholarships through the program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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5k Run/walk