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Running in Naples, FL

Your local guide to races, running stores, and the Naples running community.

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Running in Naples at a Glance

wb_sunny Best Running Months

Oct – Apr

Cooler temperatures, lower humidity

thermostat Typical Weather

70–90°F

Year-round running climate

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Flat

Road, trail, and beach routes

directions_run Popular Distances

5K & 10K

Most popular race distances

Fastest Naples Runners, 2026 Cross Country

Season bests from 24 Naples schools, pulled from the Florida XC database.

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Times are as run, on the course each athlete raced, so they are not course-adjusted. Regular season and postseason meets in the database only. Missing a school? Let us know.

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Weekend Recap: Pre-State Is Off, Episcopal Wins JAC, Sallault and Thompson Roll, and LaBelle Takes the Sugar Run at Clewiston

Cross Country · October 12, 2026

Weekend Recap: Pre-State Is Off, Episcopal Wins JAC, Sallault and Thompson Roll, and LaBelle Takes the Sugar Run at Clewiston

Thursday through Saturday, October 8 to 10, meet by meet: with Pre-State canceled for Hurricane Isaias, Episcopal's girls won the JAC Invitational over Bishop Kenny and Nease as Jillian Jakab won the race, Axel Sallault and Quentin Thompson won at South Marion and Wildwood, Spanish River swept the individual titles at Snake Bite while Columbus won the boys' team race, Bolles was eighth in the Eastern States Championship at Manhattan, and LaBelle won the boys' title at the Clewiston XC Sugar Run Invite, with photos from Dr. Bob Cooke.

Florida's Top 10 Seventh-Grade Cross Country Runners in the 5K: Boys and Girls (October 2026)

Cross Country · October 9, 2026

Florida's Top 10 Seventh-Grade Cross Country Runners in the 5K: Boys and Girls (October 2026)

Thomas Carrizo of FAU High and Emily Del Mazo of Community School of Naples lead Florida's seventh graders in the high school 5K. The top 10 boys and girls, with the times they ran.

Weekend Recap: Mantecon Wins Great American in 14:35, Moss and McMenemy-Hoang Take flrunners, Ross Runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra Edges Vanguard at Speziale

Cross Country · October 4, 2026

Weekend Recap: Mantecon Wins Great American in 14:35, Moss and McMenemy-Hoang Take flrunners, Ross Runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra Edges Vanguard at Speziale

Thursday through Saturday, October 1 to 3, meet by meet: Marcelo Mantecon of Belen Jesuit wins the COROS Race of Champions at the Great American XC Festival in Cary in 14:35.9, the fastest time by a Florida boy this season, with Armando Cruz sixth and Belen second of 40 teams on a hilly, humid morning that slowed the rest of the Florida contingent. Will Moss and Eva McMenemy-Hoang win the Race of Champions titles at flrunners.com in Lakeland and Fort Myers and Chiles take the team races, Luke Ross runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra beats Vanguard twice at the Craig Speziale Invitational, Jaxon Kiper returns with a 15:24 at Don Bishop, Brody Johnson beats Luis Rivera by half a second at Harmony, Lainee Mercer runs 18:24 at Wild Bulldog, and Madison Muller stays unbeaten at Venice. David Barton of Maclay runs a 22-second personal best of 15:28 at the Alexander Invitational in Georgia. Bishop Kenny's girls are 16th of 44 in the Nike XC Town Twilight Race of Champions in Indiana. Twenty-six meets and more than 20,800 results.

Florida Middle Schoolers Racing Both Levels: Boys and Girls Top 10

Cross Country · September 28, 2026

Florida Middle Schoolers Racing Both Levels: Boys and Girls Top 10

Javier Parker of Doral Academy and Emily Del Mazo of Community School of Naples lead Florida's middle schoolers who race both levels. These are the top 10 boys and girls who have run both a middle school 3k and a high school 5k this fall.

Week 6 Middle School and Elementary Team Top 5s: Florida Youth Cross Country Rankings

Cross Country · September 28, 2026

Week 6 Middle School and Elementary Team Top 5s: Florida Youth Cross Country Rankings

No Excuses RC tops both middle school lists after sweeping Bale N Trail, the Hillsborough Harriers are a close second on the boys' side, and Naples Christian and the Boca Warriors lead thin elementary races.

Weekend Recap: Strombeck and Hartley Win Bale-N-Trail, Gaona-Zelaya Runs 17:34, Muller Stays Unbeaten, and Osceola Sweeps Todd Howsare

Cross Country · September 27, 2026

Weekend Recap: Strombeck and Hartley Win Bale-N-Trail, Gaona-Zelaya Runs 17:34, Muller Stays Unbeaten, and Osceola Sweeps Todd Howsare

Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, meet by meet: JP Strombeck and Avery Hartley win the Elite races at Bale-N-Trail and Bolles takes the boys' title, Natalia Gaona-Zelaya runs 17:34.6 at the Stampede Sprint, Madison Muller wins Lakewood Ranch by 88 seconds, Axel Sallault wins West Orange, Osceola sweeps the Todd Howsare Memorial, and Arabella Duffell and Lake Minneola race in Huntsville.

Upcoming Races in Naples

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Frequently Asked Questions About Running in Naples

What running races are in Naples, Florida? expand_more

Naples currently has 9 upcoming running races across distances including 80 Miles, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Marathon. The next race is Gulf to Gulf 80 Mile Relay on October 24, 2026. Browse the events listed above for registration links and full race details.

Where can I buy running shoes in Naples? expand_more

Naples has 2 specialty running stores: Fit2Run Naples, Naples On The Run. Services available include gait analysis, shoe fitting, apparel, accessories, group runs. See the stores section above for hours, locations, and contact info.

Are there running clubs or coaches in Naples? expand_more

Naples has an active running community. Check our full directory for local running clubs, coaches, and fitness groups near Naples.

What distances can I race in Naples? expand_more

Runners in Naples can choose from 10 distances: 80 Miles, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Marathon, 62 Miles, 40 Miles, 10 Miles, 5 Miles, 20 Miles. Whether you're looking for a quick 5K or training for a longer event, Naples has options for every level.

What is the best time of year to run in Naples, Florida? expand_more

The best running season in Naples is October through April, when temperatures average 55–75°F with lower humidity. Summer months (June–September) are hot and humid, so runners should plan for early morning or evening runs and stay hydrated. Naples currently has 9 races scheduled — most Florida races are concentrated in the cooler months.

Running in Naples, Florida

Naples is home to an active running community with 9 upcoming races this season. Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, Naples has the roads, trails, and community to support your goals.

Looking for routes? Our guide to running in Naples covers the best parks, trails, and waterfront loops, plus where the local group runs meet.

Find your perfect pair at one of 2 running stores in Naples. Local specialty running stores offer professional shoe fitting, gait analysis, and expert advice to help you train smarter and race faster.

Browse all upcoming races in Naples above, or see every upcoming race in Naples with filters for distance, surface, and race date. Running a race in Naples? Submit your event to get listed for free.

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