Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K
Updated
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, first start 6:30 PM, in Fort Myers (1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25 to $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 10.
Course and race notes
Presented by the Fort Myers YMCA of Southwest Florida, this scenic 3.1-mile race begins and ends on the Fort Myers side of the Midpoint Bridge, taking runners on an exciting out-and-back course before finishing near Royal Palm Square.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Wednesday, November 11
2026 · in 4 days
Start time
6:30 PM
Earliest wave
Location
1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Area: Fort Myers & Cape Coral, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Nov 10 (in 3 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Wed Nov 11 (in 4 days)
Opened Aug 1, 2026
Race day in Fort Myers
Weather
High 81°F
Partly Sunny, 12% chance of rain, wind 3 to 7 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 2:16 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:43 AM – 5:40 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Wednesday. 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
Places to eat
- McDonald's quick bite0.4 mi
- McGregor Cafe cafe0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Tue Nov 10
Where to stay
19 within 3 mi40 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Quality Inn
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: La Quinta Inn Fort Myers Central
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Howard Johnson Inn Fort Myers
About 25 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Budget Inn
About 5 min drive1.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Golf View Motel Building 2
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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