Edison Festival of Light 5K

Event Tiles

$30

5:15PM EST

Price increases after January 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

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Race Day Event Schedule:

Packet Pick-up: Starting at 4PM (Saturday)Race Start Time: 5:15pm

Pricing

Adult: $30 on or before January 9, 2026

Late Adult: $35 January 10 - February 20, 2026

Youth: $15 on or before January 9, 2026

Late Youth: $20 January 10 - February 20, 2026

Race Day: $40 All ages

**20% FMTC Membership discount applies to pre-race registration. NO discounts on RACE DAY.

Location

2310 Edwards Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33901 US View Location on Map

Information

This race precedes the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade. Participants run along the streets of downtown Fort Myers that is lined with 200,000 (est.) cheering spectators gathered for the Grand Parade. The starting line will be South of Edwards Drive on Jackson Street.

Proceeds go to the Edison Festival of Light, a non-profit 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization that works with many other local non-profit and profit organizations to promote the arts, culture and history of Fort Myers and Southwest Florida. Through scheduled and sanctioned events, the Festival helps to promote and support local groups.

Event Parking (No Parking at Race Site)

Monroe Street Parking Garage (Directions)

Main/Jackson Street Parking Garage (Directions)

Contact Us

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Links

www.edisonfestival.org/

Packet Pick-up & Registration

A QR code for quick registration will be provided at pre-race packet pick-up. Please BRING YOUR PHONE to register. Credit Card ONLY accepted.

Date & Location (Pre-Race):

February 19, 2026 | 4-6PM (Friday)

TBD

Date & Location (Race Day, On-Site):

February 21, 2026 | Starting at 4PM (Saturday)

2310 Edwards Dr., Downtown Fort Myers, 33901 (Directions)

Give Away

The first 400 participants guaranteed a Unisex Dry-Fit shirt.

Awards

OVERALL AWARDS (Top Male & Female) based on GUN TIME:

Overall

Masters (40 & Over)

Grandmasters (50 & Over)

Senior Grand Masters (60 & Over)

AGE GROUP AWARDS 3 DEEP (Male & Female) based on CHIP TIME:

9 & Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 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 & over

TEAM AWARDS (Top Male & Female) based on aggregate team CHIP TIME:

Male Team: Must have at least 3 MALE members, but no more than 5.

Female Team: Must have at least 3 FEMALE members, but no more than 5.

Elementary School Team

Middle School Team

High School Team

Course Map

Heat Warning

Temperatures/humidity can be high in South Florida. Participants should drink plenty of fluid (non-alcoholic) for 48 hours prior to, during and upon finishing the race. Beware of heat-injury symptoms (dizziness, no sweating, nausea, cramps, redness, incoherent speech and thoughts). Seek immediate assistance if symptoms occur. Wear loose, light-colored clothing.

Chip Timing

This event will be timed with the ChronoTrack Bib Tag Technology by the Fort Myers Track Club. Your Timing Strip is attached to your race number. Do not remove this tag, fold or wrinkle your race number. Do not cover your race number (Tag) with a jacket. Simply pin all four corners to the front of your running shirt.