Run for The Youth 5K - Syal
Updated
Saturday, February 6, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Fort Myers (7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after January 20.
Course and race notes
Join us for the 6th Annual - Run for the Youth 5K to benefit the Sheriff's Youth Activities League (Lee County, FL).
We'll be running through the beautiful Lakes Park, conveniently located in the center of Lee County.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, February 6
2027 · in 91 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Area: Fort Myers & Cape Coral, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Jan 20 (in 74 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Feb 6 (in 91 days)
Opened Sep 13, 2026
Race day in Fort Myers
Weather
77° / 56°F
Typical high and low for February 6, 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
7:10 AM – 6:12 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 50 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
6 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- Bahama Breeze restaurant0.1 mi
- Perkins restaurant0.2 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.2 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 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 Feb 5
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)5 within 3 mi29 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: InTown Suites Extended Stay Fort Myers FL
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Myers Cape Coral
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Check prices at Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Myers Cape Coral →
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Hotel 3 of 5: Premier Suites Fort Myers - Airport
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Check prices at Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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