DUE TO 2026 CONSTRUCTION ON CAMPUS THE RACE DISTANCE WILL BE 2.75 MILES (VERSUS 3.1 MILES)

Temperatures/humidity can be high in South Florida. Participants should drink plenty of fluid (non-alcoholic) for 48 hours prior to, during and upon finishing the race. Beware of heat-injury symptoms (dizziness, no sweating, nausea, cramps, redness, incoherent speech and thoughts). Seek immediate assistance if symptoms occur. Wear loose, light-colored clothing.

• 2/2/2022 (Wednesday), 12-6PM @ Foundation for LCPS, 2266 Second St, Fort Myers
• 2/3/2022 (Thursday), 12-6PM @ Foundation for LCPS, 2266 Second St, Fort Myers
• 2/4/2022 (Friday), 12-6PM @  Run Florida on McGregor, 13101 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
• PACKET/BIB PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION):
  2/5/2021 (Race Day) 6:30AM, @ FSW State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL

Take Stock in Children 5k COVID-19 Plan and Guidelines

• High risk individuals or anyone hesitant to participate in the "In-Person" group event are encouraged to register for Virtual 5K.
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own means of hydration for the course. However, water will be provided on course and post race.
• Masks/face coverings and social distancing required pre-race and post-race at all times, masks may be removed after participants start, and replaced upon finishing.
• Masks/face coverings to be worn at the venue when participants cannot stay at least six feet apart
• Race Start: The start will be a rolling or time trial start.  The start will be marked at 6ft intervals where participants line- up. As runners/walkers cross the start, the next set of runners occupies the next available marks. (See Diagram)
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own means of hydration for the course.  However, there will be water provided on the course and post-race. Water will be handed to the participants.
• Water handlers will be wearing gloves and masks.
• Hand sanitizers will be placed throughout the race venue.
• No finish line loitering.
• Social distancing while getting pre and post-race food at Jason’s Deli table 
• There will be NO AWARDS CEREMONY on race day, awards will be posted online and will be available for pick up on Monday, February, 8, 2021 at The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools
• All race marshals and volunteers on the race course will wear masks/face coverings and practice social distancing
• Due to COVID-19 there will be no post-race festivities.  Participants are encouraged to leave the premises after they have completed the race to reduce large crowds.

Refunds are not allowed for this race.

Race officials encourage participants to pick-up race bib and packets at one of the THREE PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP dates & locations. If you are unable to attend one of the provided packet pick-ups, please consider having someone else pick-up your packet.

A QR code for quick registration will be provided at each pre-race packet pick-up. Please BRING YOUR PHONE to register when paying by credit card.
 
02/25/2026(Wednesday), 12-6PM @ Foundation for LCPS, 2266 Second St, Fort Myers (DIRECTIONS)

2/26/206 (Thursday), 12-6PM @ Foundation for LCPS, 2266 Second St, Fort Myers

2/27/2026 (Friday), 12-6PM @  @ Foundation for LCPS, 2266 Second St, Fort Myers 

PACKET/BIB PICK-UP ONLY | *NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
2/3/2024 (Race Day) 6:30AM, @ FSW State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL
*Registration for the in-person 5K closes at 11:59pm on February 3, 2023.

Teacher discounts will be applied prior to check-out during the registration process.

RaceJoy is a great way to track yourself or others and receive or send cheers.  Times may be submitted via RaceJoy upon completion of your event. However, if you are concerned about the accuracy of your time, please wear a GPS watched or keep your time on your measured 3.1 mile course. Race organizers can correct time discrepancies, just contact via the "Questions" button on this page.

You must move a distance: RaceJoy will not work when using a treadmill. Participants using a treadmill to complete their distance must enter results manually. 

Do NOT use Wi-Fi: You may receive a prompt saying Wi-Fi will improve your location services. Disregard this prompt, and make sure to use your cellular service provider when you turn your tracking on. 
 
No Guarantee: RaceJoy is bringing together multiple technologies to deliver advanced tracking and interactive experiences during the race. There are many variables that affect RaceJoy's ability to function properly and there is no guarantee RaceJoy will function for a given user. Factors that may affect RaceJoy include older phone models, improper phone set up, weak cell signals in a given region and participant's use of Wi-Fi.

TAKE A TOUR of RACEJOY

Supporting the 5k gives your business the opportunity to support the Take Stock in Children program that is administered locally by The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, which provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth to escape the cycle of poverty through education. Students are selected between the 6th and 9th grades and must meet our low-income and at-risk guidelines. If chosen, the students along with their parents sign a contract agreeing to maintain good behavior, remain crime and drug free, maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher, and meet with a mentor regularly.  If the students adhere to these requirements while in the Take Stock in Children program, they will be awarded a four-year college tuition scholarship upon high school graduation.

Contact: info@leeschoolfoundation.org, for more information. 

Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, roller blades, skates, skateboards, strollers and pets are strictly prohibited.  Baby joggers are allowed but participants must start and remain at the back of the runners/walkers, thereby not interfering (passing, swerving between) with the other participants.