Sanibel's only 10K/5K Race
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Walk/Run · 10K · 5K Virtual & more
From the Organizer
ENTRY OPENS APRIL 1ST, 2026
FISH Of SanCap, Sanibel & Captiva islands only wrap–around social service agency, is pleased to welcome you for our annual JOG N JAM, a community race and music concert fundraising event.
The JOG (race) is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 7 and the JAM (concert) is scheduled for Sat., Dec. 5.
The races on Nov. 7 will begin and end at the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle and a kids’ run will follow at the Sanibel Community Park. Both the 10K and the 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony following. We anticipate the kids’ fun run to start shortly after the awards. Each in-person runner receives a finishers medallion and a T-shirt*. Other awards include top female/male overall, 1st place female/male and age group, three deep, and these awards are given to in-person participants only and cannot be shipped. Additional details are provided upon registration. Click here for race maps.
FISH of SanCap is focused on 'neighbors helping neighbors' with a vision to create communities where all people have the support they need to thrive through social services, education, and assistance.
*size selection guaranteed if registered by 11:59pm ET on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sanibel's only 10K/5K Race?
- Sanibel's only 10K/5K Race is a running event held in Sanibel, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Sanibel's only 10K/5K Race?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Sanibel, FL at Sanibel Community House, Sanibel, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sanibel's only 10K/5K Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Sanibel's only 10K/5K Race
Nov 7, 2026