City of Naples Spring Into Sunset 5K Presented by Tacos & Tequila Cantina

*This 5K portion of this event is sold out. The vendor village will be open to the public from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Come out and enjoy local vendors, food trucks, music and sunset!*

🏃‍♂️City of Naples Spring Into Sunset 5K Presented by Tacos & Tequila Cantina🏃‍♂️

Join us on the first day of spring for the inaugural City of Naples Spring Into Sunset 5K and enjoy sunset miles through beautiful Baker Park. 🌸🏃‍♀️.

🎟 Packet Pick-Up Options

We strongly suggest pre-race packet pick-up to avoid race-day lines!

Wednesday, March 18th | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
New Balance Naples
8799 Tamiami Trl N Ste 102, Naples, FL 34108
👉 Be sure to check your swag bag for a $20 off coupon to New Balance!

Thursday, March 19th | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples
4805 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34103

Compass Hotel will have special giveaway envelopes for runners who pick up their packets at the hotel. Each envelope includes a prize ranging from:

$10 credit to their 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill
Up to a 2-night stay
Or even a $500 gift card
🎶 Enjoy live music poolside by Ralph Curtis beginning at 6:00 PM!

 
🏁 Race Day Packet Pick-Up

If you are unable to attend a pre-race pick-up:
Friday, March 20th | 5:00 – 5:45 PM

At this time, you will receive your bib only. Swag bags may be picked up from the registration table in the Vendor Village beginning at 6:45 PM.

🚗 Parking Information

Parking at Baker Park is limited — please arrive early.

A parking garage is located at:
401 11th St S, Naples, FL 34102

Additional street parking is available along Riverside Circle.

 
🏃‍♂️ Start Line & Course Information

The race will begin promptly at 6:00 PM.

Pace signage will be posted near the start line. Please line up according to your anticipated pace:

8 minute mile & under – Front
11 minute mile & under
13 minute mile & under
Walkers & strollers – Back
We will be utilizing wave starts to help break up the crowd. This is a chipped event, meaning your official time begins when you cross the start line and ends when you cross the finish line.

🔔 Important Reminders:

This is a sold-out event — your bib must be clearly visible at all times.
Finishers medals will only be distributed to registered participants with visible bibs.
If a registered child is riding in a stroller, please ensure their bib is clearly visible.
The course is an out-and-back along the Greenway.
There will be one water stop on the course that you will pass twice.
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
Parts of the course are narrow — please run/walk no more than two across.
Walkers and strollers should start in the back to allow racers to start in the front.
This is a public park — please be courteous and share the pathway.
 
🏆 Awards

Awards Ceremony: 7:00 PM

Top Overall Male & Female
Top 3 per age group:
10 & under, 11–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80–89

🎉 Vendor Village – What Makes This 5K Unique! 🌮

Open to the public from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

Featured vendors include:

Tacos & Tequila Cantina Food Truck (margaritas & beer available!)
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
4Ever Young
New Balance Naples
Porsche Naples
Toe Beanz Sourdough
Nothing Bundt Cake
And many more local favorites!

Be sure to stop by Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples who will be handing out $25 gift certificates to their 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill!

 
🌧 Weather Policy

This event happens rain or shine. For any weather delays, please check the City of Naples Parks & Recreation Facebook page.

🎉All runners will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary 2-night stay in their Studio Suites at Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples! 

🌟 The Inaugural Event Features
👕 Custom Spring Into Sunset race t-shirt - Sizes guaranteed for runners registered by February 23, 2026
🏅 Finisher medals for all who cross the line
🥇 Age group awards for top finishers & overall male/female winners
⏱️ Chip-timed by Endurance Sports Timing
🍬 Vendor Village with treats and local favorites
🎉 Family-friendly, festive atmosphere with music and post-race fun

📍 Location: Baker Park, Naples, FL
🕕 Race Time: 6:00 PM — perfectly timed for sunset views 🌅 along the Gordon River
🎟️ Registration Includes: Race bib, custom t-shirt, finisher medal, treats, and more!

 
🗺️ The Course
Runners will take on a scenic in-and-out course through Baker Park, crossing the Gordon River and heading back as the sky lights up at sunset. Flat, fast, and unforgettable—this is a course you’ll want to run and enjoy.
 
🎶🍔 Post-Race Vendor Village - Vendor Village is open from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Stick around after the race and keep the celebration going! Enjoy a lively vendor village featuring food trucks 🚚, music 🎶, and local vendors. Refuel, relax, and soak in the sunset vibes as you celebrate your finish at Baker Park.

Vendor Village:

Tacos & Tequila Cantina
New Balance Naples
4Ever Young Naples
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples
Warehouse Services 
Lolli Poppy
FC Naples
Wellfit Girls
Maddie's Sweet Lemonade
Gone Bananas Naples LLC
Proscan Imaging at NCH 
Othello and Friends
Kelly Roofing
Toe Beanz Sourdough
Porsche Naples
The William Stacey Team
Practice Yoga Naples
Restore Hyper Wellness
AT&T
The Great Canoe Races of Naples
The Naples Airport
Fun Time Academy Naples
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweat 440 Naples Mercato
Lucky Links
Low Tide Designs

 
💥 Why You’ll Love It
🌅 Sunset run through one of Naples’ most beautiful parks
🎉 Friday-night race energy with a post-race party
🍴 Food, music, and local vendors on site
👟 Perfect for competitive runners, casual joggers, first-time racers and walkers
🏁 A brand-new event—you’ll be part of history!
 
🙌 Join Us
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the very first Spring Into Sunset 5K. Bring your friends, bring the hype, and run into the sunset! 🌅

**Children under 3 (Dogs (must be leashed at all times) & Jogging Strollers) are more than welcome to join in the fun at our 5K! While they do not need to be registered to participate, please note that only registered participants will receive a medal, shirt, and bib.**

The path in Baker Park and the Greenway are narrow, please be aware there are non-race pedestrians sharing the path with you. Baker Park and the Greenway are open to the public at all times.

Top Overall Male / Female Award, Top 3 Age Division Awards – (10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89).

The running portion of this event is a registered / bib required race. The Vendor Village is open to the public!

If you are interested in sponsorship / volunteer options, please contact Brianna or Kelly: Blove@naplesgov.com /  Klee@naplesgov.com