Strides for Education 5K
Strides for Education 5K is a running race on February 6, 2027 in Fort Myers, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- February 6, 2027 (198 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
DUE TO 2026 CONSTRUCTION ON CAMPUS THE RACE DISTANCE WILL BE 2.75 MILES (VERSUS 3.1 MILES)
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. You can also run for the fun of it, stroll with family and friends, or bring your kids out to the kids' dash. Proceeds from the 5K support the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program. Take Stock in Children Lee County is a mentoring and incentive program that provides doorways to success for deserving low-income students of Lee County. With the support of donors like you, over 800 Lee County Children have earned a life-changing scholarship.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
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, 3 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
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Strides for Education 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
198
Days to train
- Race
- Strides for Education 5K
- Date
- February 6, 2027
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Fort Myers, FL
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fort Myers, FL
5K · From $15 · 8099 College Parkway
Less than a mile away
Apex Hispanic Heritage 5K
1 Mile · 5K · From $37.50 · 13499 S Cleveland Ave
1 mile away
Partners Pink Run, Presented by Worthington Realty
1 Mile · 5K · From $37.50 · 13499 S Cleveland Ave
1 mile away
LCMS Foundation 5kRun/2kWalk-2026
5K · From $35 · Florida Southwestern State College
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Fort Myers than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to Fort MyersFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Strides for Education 5K?+
When and where is the Strides for Education 5K?+
How do I register for the Strides for Education 5K?+
Strides for Education 5K
Feb 6, 2027