Coach McGarity 5 Mile Hill Run
Marco Island, FL
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
350 South Barfield Drive, Marco Island FL
62–77°F · low rain risk
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2025
57–76°F
dry
2024
47–70°F
dry
2023
53–75°F
dry
2022
61–76°F
dry
2021
66–82°F
dry
2020
64–76°F
dry
2019
69–82°F
dry
2018
47–73°F
dry
2017
46–71°F
dry
2016
68–80°F
dry
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About this race
This is the longest running race in Collier County started by CCPS running coach and teacher, Mark McGarity. Unfortunately, Mark passed away in the summer of 2021, but his legacy continues with GCR continuing to stage his much beloved Marco Hill Run.
Race T-Shirt to all participants. Finisher Ribbons to all finishers.
Awards
3 deep age group awards
(14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39. 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+)
Prices: Students (21 & Under): $20
Adults: By 12/11 $40
12/12 - 12/18 $45
Race Day $50
Packet Pick-Up: Race Day starting at 6:45 AM
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Water Stops: Just after mile 1 and before mile 4.
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