Run for The Youth 5K

Events

T-Shirt/Finisher Medal

$35

($25: Ages 1 - 17)

8:00AM EST Price increases after January 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Place

7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Lakes Regional Park is a 279-acre public park located along Gladiolus Drive just south of Fort Myers, Florida. It opened on April 21, 1984, and is operated by the Lee County Department of Parks and Recreation. The park was named after its main feature: 158 acres of man-made freshwater lakes.

Description

NEW LOCATION - Lakes Regional Park

Join us for the 5th Annual - Run for the Youth 5K to benefit the Sheriff's Youth Activities League (Lee County, FL). We'll be running through the beautiful Lakes Park, conveniently located in the center of Lee County.

The Mission of SYAL is to unite the experience of Community Leaders with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to provide safe and enriching programs for the youth in Lee County. SYAL’s vision is to connect the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in a series of supplemental programs to mentor and support local youth. The services provided by SYAL are more than just fun and games. These programs are organized, structured, and adult-supervised or coached. This provides excellent opportunities for adolescents to develop and grow to become civic-minded, productive adults and community leaders.

Race Day

Race Start: 8:00am

Packet Pick-up & Registration: 7:00 - 7:45am. QR codes will be provided for Race Day registration. You must bring a phone to register.

Packet Pick-up & Pre-Race Registration

Date: January 31st, 2025

Time: 12-4pm

Location: Fleet Feet - Bell Tower | 13499 S Cleveland Ave. Suite 209 | Fort Myers FL 33907 (Directions)

Give Away

Awards

Overall awards are based on Gun time.

Overall (M/Female)
Masters (M/Female)
Grand Masters (M/Female)
Senior Grand Masters (M/Female)

Age group awards are based on CHIP time.
Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F)
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 & Over

Elementary or Middle school with the largest participating team will receive a traveling perennial belt to be held for one year at their school. The belt will be held until a new champion is crowned the following year.

Chip Timing

Chip timing is provided by Beach Bum Timing. Your Timing chip is attached to your race bib/number. Do not remove this tag, fold or wrinkle your race number. Do not cover your race number (Tag) with a jacket and Simply pin all four corners to the front of your bib/number below your waist in the front of your body.

Click here for interactive MAP OF COURSE

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.

Strictly Prohibited

Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, roller blades, skates, skateboards, strollers and pets are strictly prohibited. Baby joggers are allowed but participants must start and remain at the back of the runners/walkers, thereby not interfering (passing, swerving between) with the other participants.

Race Contact Info

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