15th Annual Fgcu XC Gobbler 5K Event
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Fort Myers (12181 Fgcu Lake Pkwy E). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $12 to $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 22.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
12181 Fgcu Lake Pkwy E
Fort Myers, FL 33965
Area: Fort Myers & Cape Coral, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$12 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 22 (in 15 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Opened Jun 3, 2026
Race day in Fort Myers
Weather
80° / 61°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 24% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Airport, FL (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:54 AM – 5:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 36 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Parking Lot P80.3 mi
- Parking Garage 10.3 mi
- Parking Lot P60.4 mi
12 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
10 within 3 mi14 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Courtyard Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Check prices at Courtyard Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center →
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Check prices at Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center →
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Homewood Suites
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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