Christmas Glow Run
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 6:30 PM, in Fort Myers (8400 Cypress Lake Dr, Fort Myers). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
Schedule for Runners. 5:45 - 6:15 PM → Runner Check-In & Glow Gear Pick up.
Check in and pick up your glow gear, and get ready to shine! ✨. 6:30 PM → Ready Set Go! 5k starts. The Christmas Glow Run begins - light up the course with your holiday spirit and glowing costume! 6:30 - 7:30 PM → 5K Run / Walk.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
6:30 PM
Earliest wave
Location
8400 Cypress Lake Dr, Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Area: Fort Myers & Cape Coral, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Dec 5, 2026
Opened Nov 8, 2026
Race day in Fort Myers
Weather
79° / 59°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 17% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Myers Page Fld Airport, FL (3.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:01 AM – 5:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 6:30 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
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 #110.3 mi
- Parking Lot 20.6 mi
6 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Subway quick bite0.4 mi
- Garden Café restaurant0.4 mi
- Pizza Hut Express quick bite0.4 mi
- Dunkin' Donuts quick bite0.5 mi
8 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)8 within 3 mi30 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Myers Cape Coral
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Check prices at Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Myers Cape Coral →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: InTown Suites Extended Stay Fort Myers FL
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
About 30 min walk1.5 mi from the start
Check prices at Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops →
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Americas Best Value Inn
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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