Edison Festival of Light 5K

Events

5K

5:15PM EST

Place

Downtown Fort Myers | 2310 Edwards Drive

Race

Race Start Time: 5:15pm

Race Day Packet Pick-up & Registration: 4:00pm

Description

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)

Pricing

Adult: $30 on or before December 31, 2023

Late Adult: $35 January 1 - February 16, 2024

Youth: $15 on or before December 31, 2023

Late Youth: $20 January 1 - February 16, 2024

Race Day: $40 All ages

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

Volunteer

Click HERE to volunteer.

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 16, 2024 | 3-6PM (Friday)

Fleet Feet Fort Myers, 13499 S Cleveland Ave Ste 209, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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

February 17, 2024 | Starting at 4PM (Saturday)

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

Event Parking

Monroe Street Parking Garage (Directions)

Main/Jackson Street Parking Garage (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.

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.

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.

Sanctioned by

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.edisonfestival.org/.

Race Contact Info

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

Directions

Downtown Fort Myers | 2310 Edwards Drive

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