Strides for Education 5K

Name: Strides for Education 5K
Start: 2027-02-06
Location: Fort Myers, South Florida

calendar_today February 6, 2027 location_on 8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, South Florida 33919

About This Event

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.

Race Distances

100m

schedule 2/6/2027 08:30

schedule 2/6/2027 07:30

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Registration Pricing

5K Run/Walk

$30.00

+ $2.80 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $35.00 after Nov 30, 2026

Kids Run

$0.00

event_busy Registration closes Feb 5, 2027

Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Strides for Education 5K 2027?

Strides for Education 5K takes place on Saturday, February 6, 2027 in Fort Myers, Florida.

What distances does Strides for Education 5K offer?

Strides for Education 5K offers 100m and 5K events.

Where does Strides for Education 5K take place?

Strides for Education 5K is held at 8099 College Pkwy in Fort Myers, Florida (South Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.

How do I register for Strides for Education 5K?

Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.

Is there a promo code for Strides for Education 5K?

Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Race Day Schedule

2/6/2027 08:30

100m Start

2/6/2027 07:30

5K Start

Registration

calendar_today February 6, 2027

location_on 8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, South Florida 33919

directions_run 2 distances available

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