2026 Fueled by Fire 5K
2026 Fueled by Fire 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Cape Coral, FL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
RACE STARTS AT 7:00 AM
ENTRY NOW OPEN.
The Fueled by Fire 5K is an annual event hosted by the Cape Coral Fire Department Community Foundation and offers fun for the entire family! Its' goal is to raise funds to further support the mission and efforts of the Foundation which include but are not limited to funding CPR courses and resources for the community, promoting fire and life safety education, funding a local firefighter memorial, and more. The 5k includes running or walking through beautiful areas of our city.
The event will be timed and scored by Lin-Mark Sports of Cape Coral Florida - runners/walkers will be able to sign up for texted results during the entry process.
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
89°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cape Coral, FL
Population
206,387
as of 2023
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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72
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Fueled by Fire 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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2026 Fueled by Fire 5K
Oct 3, 2026