Cops & Joggers 5K
Updated
Saturday, January 9, 2027, first start 6:45 PM, in Fort Myers (2000 West First Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 31.
Course and race notes
This night race begins and ends in Downtown Fort Myers.
Starting at Edwards Dr & Monroe Street the course crosses over and back on the Caloosahatchee Bridge. The 3.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 9
2027 · in 63 days
Start time
6:45 PM
Earliest wave
Location
2000 West First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Area: Fort Myers & Cape Coral, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 9 (in 63 days)
Opened Jul 9, 2026
Race day in Fort Myers
Weather
75° / 54°F
Typical high and low for January 9, with a 18% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Myers Page Fld Airport, FL (4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:17 AM – 5:50 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 6:45 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
- City of Palms Parking · paid0.2 mi
- Main Street Garage · paid0.3 mi
99 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Steve's B restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Joe's Crab Shack restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Bennett's Fresh Roast restaurant0.2 mi
- Starbucks cafe0.2 mi
25 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 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 Jan 8
Where to stay
6 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)19 within 3 mi41 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites
About 2 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 3 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hotel Indigo Ft Myers Dtwn River District
About 4 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
About 5 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Check prices at Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Holiday Inn Fort Myers - Downtown Area
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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