Apex Hispanic Heritage 5K

Hey Apex Family,

We are bringing the energy to Fort Myers and this one is going to be BIG.

🔥 For the first time ever at Bell Tower Shops Fort Myers 🔥

 
Apex Promoz Hispanic Heritage 5K
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers, FL

5K 8:00 AM
1 Mile 8:10 AM

 
Event Overview
The Apex Promoz Hispanic Heritage 5K returns for its second year, bigger, louder, and more vibrant than ever.

Join us at Bell Tower Shops for a high energy celebration of culture, community, and fitness. As the original Hispanic Heritage 5K in Southwest Florida, this event brings people together to honor the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures while inviting EVERYONE to be part of the experience.

This is not your typical 5K. This is a PARTY.

Whether you run, walk, dance, or just come out for the vibes, you are invited.

During registration, participants can choose a country to represent, celebrating their heritage or a culture they love. Expect nonstop music, festive energy, and an unforgettable race experience from start to finish.

 
Race Experience
🎧 Live DJ throughout the event
🎤 MC FitConSazonSWFL “The Dominican Hulk Hogan” bringing nonstop energy
🎉 Festival vibes all morning long

Participants are encouraged to wear Hispanic themed outfits, bring flags, and represent with pride.

 
🌎 Represent Your Flag
Choose a country during registration and show up ready to represent

Bring your flags
Wear your colors
Show your pride

Let’s see which country shows up the strongest this year

 

💃 Couples Dance Competition

Immediately after the race, we turn the party up with our Latin Couples Dance Competition.

This is all about FUN

No experience needed

Amateurs welcome

Be wacky, be creative, be YOU

Even if you have “two left feet”… you might still walk away with a prize 😂

🏆 Prize awarded to the winning couple

👟 Fleet Feet is hooking it up with a FREE pair of shoes for the winners

🎧 Sign up with the DJ before the race

Eligibility

Both participants must be registered runners

Proof of registration required

This was one of the biggest highlights from our last event and we are bringing it back even bigger 🔥

 
Event Options
5K Chip Timed Race
1 Mile Fun Run Walk

 
Participant Swag
All participants receive
Official race shirt
Custom finisher medal

 
Awards
Awards will follow the dance competition. Must be present to receive.

Overall Gun Time
Top 3 Male and Female

Age Groups Chip Time
0 to 10
11 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 plus

Top 3 Male and Female in each group

 
Packet Pickup
Fleet Feet Fort Myers

Friday, September 18, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:00 AM to 7:45 AM

 
Race Day Schedule
8:00 AM 5K Start
8:10 AM 1 Mile Start
9:00 AM Dance Competition
9:30 AM Awards Ceremony

 
This event is all about community, culture, and having a good time.

Grab your friends
Grab your family
Pick your country
And come be part of something special

Let’s make this the biggest Hispanic Heritage 5K Southwest Florida has ever seen

See you at the start line