The Grande Firehouse 5k
The Grande Firehouse 5k is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Boca Grande, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (102 days to go)
- Location
- S Bayou Dr, Boca Grande, FL
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run at the Boca Grande Farmers Market, see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, pass the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finish near Boca Grande Farmers Market. This year the Big Mouth chili cookoff is downtown. Starting at 11am:
https://bocagrandechamber.com/event/big-mouth-chili-challenge/
NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION (( ONLINE ONLY bring your phone to register ))
No refund of race entries. Please note that Gasparilla Island is accessed by a toll bridge. $$
COME STAY FOR THE DAY
Age Divisions & Awards
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place male and female winners in each age division: <9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Special awards will be given for the male & female overall, master (40+), grandmaster (50+), senior grandmaster (60+), and veteran master (70+).
SHIRTS
Shirts will be given to all participants who register early while supplies last.
((( register early people )))
Race Proceeds:
This event will be a Fire department fundraiser through the Firefighters Association.
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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Punta Gorda 4 Ese, 20 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boca Grande, FL
Nearest Airport
PGD
Punta Gorda Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The Grande Firehouse 5k
Nov 7, 2026