15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event
About This Event
**Event Date Thursday, November 26th at 7:30am **
Event Location FGCU Alico Arena 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers, FL US 33913
Description FGCU Gobbler 5k is a fun community event that supports the FGCU Cross Country Program. The event includes a 5k run/walk, a 1-mile run/walk, and a Tot Trot for kids. The 5k course is one big loop around the beautiful campus, while the 1-mile and Tot Trot events will take place in front of FGCU Alico Arena.
All proceeds for this event will go directly towards FGCU Cross Country.
Gobbler T-Shirt To participants who register for the 5k by November 11th.
**5K Age Group Award (8:40am in front of Alico Arena) **Top Male & Top Female: $75 Fit2Run Gift Card 12 and under, 13–15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-80, 80+
5k Registration Fee
- Early Bird Special: Register by 9/30 $25
- 10/01 - 11/22 $30
- 11/23 - 11/25 $35
- Race Day $35
Packet Pick-Up:
- Day Before the Race (11/25): 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Fit2Run Store in Coconut Point Mall (23190 Fashion Dr #109, Estero, FL 33928)
- Race Day: 6am - 7:15am in front of FGCU Alico Arena
Race Day Parking: Alico Arena Overflow Parking Lot, FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Race Distances
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Registration Pricing
FGCU XC Gobbler 5K
$30.00
+ $2.80 processing fee
event_busy Goes up to $35.00 after Nov 22, 2026
1 Mile Fun Run
$12.00
+ $1.72 processing fee
event_busy Registration closes Nov 25, 2026
TOT TROT
$0.00
event_busy Registration closes Nov 25, 2026
Donate to FGCU Cross Country
$50.00
+ $4.00 processing fee
event_busy Registration closes Nov 22, 2026
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Race Day Schedule
11/26/2026 08:15
1 Mile Start
11/26/2026 07:30
5K Start
11/26/2026 08:30
100m Start
11/26/2026 08:30
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