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8K Run

7:30AM EST

This Event is Postponed to December 23, 2023

New Date: December 23, 2023

Due to the unpredictable weather conditions forecasted for this Saturday, the Fort Myers Track Club has decided to postpone the event to Saturday, December 23, 2023. Current registrants will have the option to (1) stay in the race and participate on the 23rd, (2) allow the race to donate your registration fee to S.T.A.R.S., (3) transfer to another FMTC sponsored race (see Note) or (4) request a refund.
 
Please do not send your request via email as each request will be tracked through the website. Specifically, all refund requests will be processed at the same time after the race is complete. Refunds typically take 5-7 business days to appear on your account
 
TRANSFERS
Note: Transfer eligible races include the Edisons Festival of Light 5K & Hooters River, Roots & Ruts 10 Mile Trail Run. Transferring your registration: (1) go to your profile in RunSignup (2) go to My Registrations and click on City of Palms River Run (3) Select "Manage Registration" (4) at the top of the page select "Transfer Registration"  

Here Are Your Options:

We will transfer your registration to the new event date once it is set, and look forward to having you join us. Thanks for your patience!

You understand that you are unable to attend the new date, and you want us to keep your registration fees to help cover our costs and donate to the S.T.A.R.S. organization. We deeply appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you at an event soon.

We understand. We hope you can join us next time.

Place

Intersection of Edwards Drive & Hendry Street | Downtown Fort Myers

Description

Due to the predicted radical weather pattern approaching Southwest Florida,  The City of Palms River Run scheduled for this Saturday, December 16, has been RESCHEDULED for Saturday, December 23.

 
The 45th Annual City of Palms River Run 8K & 2 Mile Run/Walk. The 8K course runs through beautiful downtown Fort Myers, then over and back on the Edison Bridge to finish on Edwards Drive & Hendry Street. For those that choose a more leisurely morning, participants may choose to run/walk the 2-Mile timed event. Proceeds for this event will go to support City of Fort Myers S.T.A.R.S. Program.
 
Adult
Adult 8K: $40 thru 12/8 | Late $45 12/9-12/22
2-Mile: $30 thru 12/8 | Late $35 12/9-12/22
 
Youth
8K: $30 thru 12/22 (18 & Under)
2-Mile: $20 thru 12/22 (18 & Under)
 
Race registration closes at 11:59pm on December 22, 2023. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
 
Entry fee is discounted 20% for all Fort Myers Track Club Members.

School Team Challenge

New this year, SCHOOL TEAMS! We have added a school team category to both the 8K and 2 Mile Run. With cross country winding down, this is the perfect event for one more chance to take home a team trophy. High school teams compete in the 8K event and middle school teams face-off in the 2-Mile run. The team event is intended to be a school team event. Teams must consist of either male or female members (minimum of 3 and maximum 5). Awards will be given to the top male and female teams for both the 8K and 2-Mile run. Awards are based on the top 3 cumulative (aggregate) times for each team. Individuals registered for a team are also eligible for individual awards. Winning middle and high school teams will receive a traveling belt to be displayed at their school for the entire year. We do not want to leave out the elementary school competitors. Elementary age competitors will compete in 2-mile event with the same scoring and team format and winning teams will be awarded individual trophies.

   

 

Parking

Monroe Street Parking Garage (Directions)
Main/Jackson Street Parking Garage (Directions)

Packet Pick-Up

**Participants must be registered by December 2, 2023 to be guaranteed a shirt. Shirt order will be based on the size chosen during registration, size exchanges will not be permitted.
 
Race Day Packet Pick-up Only There is no Pre-Race Packet Pick-up:
Starting at 6:30am (on-site, Edwards Dr. & Hendry St.)
 
All must be registered pre-race to participate. Registration closes at 11:59 on December 22, 2023.

What You Will Receive

The first 250 participants receive a race specific unisex t-shirt.

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Awards

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
 
8K Run Winners Overall (Top Male & Female):
Overall Awards based on GUN TIME
 
Overall Male & Female 
Overall Male & Female Master (40+) 
Overall Male & Female Grand Master (50+) 
Overall Senior Grand Master (60+)
 
8k Run Age Categories (Top 3 Male & Female):
Age Group Awards 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 & Up
 
2 Mile Run/Walk Awards  (Top Male & Female)
Ages 9 & Under
Ages 10-11
Ages 12-13
 
 
TEAM AWARDS
 
Top High School Team 8K (Male & Female)
Top Middle School Team 2-Mile (Male & Female)

 

Referral Refunds

Get rewarded when your friends and family to sign-up.
 
HOW IT WORKS
 
  • Sign-up for the City of Palms River Run 8K Run & 2-Mile Walk. Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email with a unique URL link to share with your friends and family.
  • When you have received 5 referrals and friends & family register by utilizing your unique URL, you will receive $20 credited back. An additional 5 referrals will result in a full refund of your individual registration.

course map

Photo Uploads

Please share your Virtual City of Palms River Run 8K Run & 2-Mile Walk experience with other participants.  After participant results are uploaded, participants may return to their results page, upload and tag their photos. You can also tag and share your race photos on Instagram #FMTCRiverRun.

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chip timing

This event will be timed with the ChronoTrack Bib Tag Technology. 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.

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.

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.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.ftmyerstrackclub.com.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Directions

Intersection of Edwards Drive & Hendry Street | Downtown Fort Myers

MapMyRun Map

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