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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
12181 Fgcu Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers FL
5K · 1 Mile
61–78°F · low rain risk
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2025
66–83°F
dry
2024
57–82°F
dry
2023
68–83°F
dry
2022
70–84°F
dry
2021
56–77°F
dry
2020
64–80°F
dry
2019
55–78°F
dry
2018
67–81°F
rain
2017
61–74°F
dry
2016
65–80°F
dry
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About this race
Event Date
Thursday, November 26th at 7:30am
Event Location
FGCU Alico Arena
12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E,
Fort Myers, FL US 33913
Description
FGCU Gobbler 5k is a fun community event that supports the FGCU Cross Country Program. The event includes a 5k run/walk, a 1-mile run/walk, and a Tot Trot for kids. The 5k course is one big loop around the beautiful campus, while the 1-mile and Tot Trot events will take place in front of FGCU Alico Arena.
All proceeds for this event will go directly towards FGCU Cross Country.
Gobbler T-Shirt
To participants who register for the 5k by November 11th.
5K Age Group Award (8:40am in front of Alico Arena)
Top Male & Top Female: $75 Fit2Run Gift Card
12 and under, 13–15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-80, 80+
5k Registration Fee
- Early Bird Special: Register by 9/30 $25
- 10/01 - 11/22 $30
- 11/23 - 11/25 $35
- Race Day $35
Packet Pick-Up:
- Day Before the Race (11/25): 4:30pm - 7pm at the Fit2Run Store in Coconut Point Mall (23190 Fashion Dr #109, Estero, FL 33928)
- Race Day: 6am - 7:15am in front of FGCU Alico Arena
Race Day Parking:
Alico Arena Overflow Parking Lot, FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers, FL 33913
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