14100 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers FL
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
General Information
- Event: Parkinson’s 5K & Wellness Walk
- Date: April 11th 2026
- Location: Lee Health Sports Complex (Hammond Field)
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
About Parkinson’s Disease
- Growth: Parkinson Disease has been steadily growing for over 200 years and is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world.
- Statistics: Florida has the highest number of cases per capita, with over 79,000 individuals affected.
- Future Projections: The number of cases in the U.S. is projected to rise to 12.9 million by 2040.
- Impact: Parkinson’s is a chronic, progressive, complex multi-system disorder affecting mental, emotional, and autonomic functions.
Lee Health Parkinson Program
- Service: The program has served over 4,500 individuals and currently supports nearly 2,000 people.
- Mission: To provide hope and critical resources for individuals and families living with Parkinson’s.
- Offerings: Personalized support, education, movement and exercise classes, enrichment groups, and social activities.
- Community Support: A community stands together to ensure no one faces Parkinson’s alone.
Event Details
- Purpose: The event benefits the Lee Health Parkinson Program, raising awareness and funds for support initiatives.
- Experience: Enjoy a day at the ballpark while supporting a great cause!
- Location: Lee Health Sports Park, Hammond Field.
- Event Types: 5K & 1 Mile Walk.
Medals & Swag
- Included: Every registered participant will receive a Parkinson's 5K & Walk T-shirt.
- Finishers Medal: A commemorative medal for all participants.
Timing & Award Categories
- Awards: Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd based on Gun Time.
- Age Categories: 0 to 10, 11 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 plus (1st, 2nd, 3rd place Male and Female based on net chip time).
Packet Pickup
- Date: Friday, April 10th at Fleet Feet Bell Tower from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
- Location: 13499 S Cleveland Ave Ste 209, Fort Myers, FL 33907.
- Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026 from 7:00am-7:45am.
- Pickup Location: Lee Health Sports Complex (Hammond Field).
Race Course
- Details: Coming Soon!
Race Rules
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