Strides for Education 5K
Updated
Saturday, February 6, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Fort Myers (8099 College Pkwy). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 30.
Course and race notes
The 5K course includes a shaded tour of Florida SouthWestern State College's beautiful campus.
Serious runners will appreciate the race bibs with chips ensuring an accurate race time. This race will be put on by the Fort Myers Track Club.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, February 6
2027 · in 91 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Feb 5 (in 90 days)
Opened Oct 12, 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 (2.6 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 20 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
- Parking Lot 10.1 mi
- Parking Lot 20.2 mi
- Parking Lot #110.5 mi
8 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- College Edge restaurant0.1 mi
- Choppy's Buon Appetitos restaurant0.2 mi
- Dunkin' quick bite0.3 mi
- Garden Café restaurant0.4 mi
8 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 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)9 within 3 mi29 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Myers Cape Coral
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
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Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Americas Best Value Inn
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Myers
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
More places on the map
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