15TH Annual
15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event
15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Fort Myers, FL, with entry fees from $12 to $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $12–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Event Date
Thursday, November 26th at 7:30am
Event Location
FGCU Alico Arena
12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E,
Fort Myers, FL US 33913
Description
FGCU Gobbler 5k is a fun community event that supports the FGCU Cross Country Program. The event includes a 5k run/walk, a 1-mile run/walk, and a Tot Trot for kids. The 5k course is one big loop around the beautiful campus, while the 1-mile and Tot Trot events will take place in front of FGCU Alico Arena.
All proceeds for this event will go directly towards FGCU Cross Country.
Gobbler T-Shirt
To participants who register for the 5k by November 11th.
5K Age Group Award (8:40am in front of Alico Arena)
Top Male & Top Female: $75 Fit2Run Gift Card
12 and under, 13–15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-80, 80+
5k Registration Fee
- Early Bird Special: Register by 9/30 $25
- 10/01 - 11/22 $30
- 11/23 - 11/25 $35
- Race Day $35
Packet Pick-Up:
- Day Before the Race (11/25): 4:30pm - 7pm at the Fit2Run Store in Coconut Point Mall (23190 Fashion Dr #109, Estero, FL 33928)
- Race Day: 6am - 7:15am in front of FGCU Alico Arena
Race Day Parking:
Alico Arena Overflow Parking Lot, FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Myers, FL
City Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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121
Days to train
- Race
- 15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event
Nov 26, 2026