
From the Organizer
Join us this for the 16th Annual Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K. Benefitting Marco Island Schools: Tommie Barfield, MICMS, MIA, and Lely, Our Daily Bread, and the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund.
Why Run Marco?
Scenic course around Marco Island and over Goodland Bridge (Half Marathon)
Professionally chip timed
Finish line video
Post race celebration
Great race shirts
Unique medals to all finishers
Age group Awards
Please note: due to safety concerns no strollers/dogs are permitted on the course.
Price Structure:
Half Marathon
$55 until 1/17/2027
$75 until 2/21
$90 until 3/6
$100 Race Day
5K
$30 until 1/17/2027
$35 Until 3/6
$40 Race Day
*GCR members get 5% off
**Permit Pending
Packet Pick Up
Saturday 3/6 10am-2pm at Tenney Law Offices: 1770 San Marco Rd. Marco Island FL 34145 (Next to Sunshine Ace).
Race Day Pick Up 3/7 6am-7am in front of Physicians' Regional (1839 San Marco Rd.)
Race Start: 7:00am Half Marathon, 7:15am 5K
Early registration is recommended due to course restrictions.
Minimum age to register half marathon - 13 years old
3 hour time limit due to course restrictions
This race is part of the 2027 GCR Endurance Challenge - find out more here
Events
Weather
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
78°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marco Is, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K
Mar 7, 2027