Rockin Around the Bell Tower, Presented by Worthington Realty
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Fort Myers (13499 S Cleveland Ave). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 4.1 miles. Entry from $42.50 to $60; the 5K goes from $42.50 to $50 after November 30.
Course and race notes
4th Annual Rockin’ Around the Bell Tower.
The 4th Annual Rockin' Around the Bell Tower returns-bigger & better in 2026! Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Bell Tower Shops for the most festive race of the season!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K4.1 miles
Price
$42.50 to $60
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Dec 16, 2025
Race day in Fort Myers
Weather
78° / 58°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 18% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Myers Page Fld Airport, FL (2.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:06 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 54 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
Places to eat
- Applebee's restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Burger King quick bite0.1 mi
- Chick-fil-A quick bite0.1 mi
- Mimi's Cafe restaurant0.1 mi
17 places to eat 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, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
3 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)7 within 3 mi33 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Myers Cape Coral
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Check prices at Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: InTown Suites Extended Stay Fort Myers FL
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 23 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Americas Best Value Inn
About 5 min drive1.8 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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