10 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Cape Coral, Florida

The Game On! ManateeMan Triathlon is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend 2026 at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral, Florida. This exciting event will feature Sprint and International distance triathlons as well as duathlons, catering to athletes of various skill levels. The Westin Cape Coral Resort provides a luxurious backdrop for the event, offering spacious rooms and suites with private screened-in balconies, many of which overlook the beautiful Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. The resort also boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center, two outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and on-site restaurants for a variety of culinary experiences. Located near Tarpon Point Marina, the resort offers convenient access to water activities and scenic views. With its well-equipped amenities and picturesque location, the Game On! Manatee Man Triathlon promises to be a memorable race experience. Participants are encouraged to register early and book accommodations in

advance due to the popularity of the holiday weekend.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, September 6th

Game On Race Events

Participating in the Game On! Manatee Man Triathlon offers a unique opportunity to race in a scenic and well-equipped setting, combining athletic challenge with the resort's luxurious amenities.​ Game On! Race Events is recognized for organizing well-executed athletic competitions across Florida. Our events are designed to cater to both novice and experienced athletes, providing a supportive and engaging environment. Participants can anticipate a professionally managed event with well-marked courses, safety measures, and enthusiastic support throughout the race. The combination of The Westin's hospitality and the natural beauty of Cape Coral is set to make the Game On! Manatee Man Triathlon a memorable experience for everyone!

🇺🇸🇲🇽🇵🇷🇩🇴🇨🇴🇨🇺🇻🇪🇪🇨🇭🇳🇬🇹🇳🇮🇵🇦🇵🇪🇸🇻🇧🇴🇦🇷🇨🇱

Place

Rotary Park

5505 Rose Garden Road

Cape Coral, FL 33914

⸻

Apex Promoz Second Annual Hispanic Heritage 5K

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Rotary Park, Cape Coral, FL

Start Times:

• 5K: 8:00 AM

• 1 Mile: 8:10 AM

⸻

Race Description / Theme

Hello SWFL! After the incredible success of our inaugural Hispanic Heritage 5K, we are proud to bring you the Apex Promoz Second Annual Hispanic Heritage 5K—bigger, louder, and more vibrant than ever! 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇵🇷🇩🇴🇨🇴🇨🇺🇻🇪🇪🇨🇭🇳🇬🇹🇳🇮🇵🇦🇵🇪🇸🇻🇧🇴🇦🇷🇨🇱

Last year, over 300 participants came together to celebrate culture, community, and fitness with nonstop music, food trucks, and unforgettable energy. This year, we’re raising the bar and turning this event into a true cultural showcase.

This celebration is open to everyone and honors the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures alongside the unity of the American flag 🇺🇸. Participants will have the opportunity to choose the country they want to represent during registration, proudly showcasing their heritage or the culture they love.

This event is proudly hosted in collaboration with the Cape Coral Police Athletic League, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support their programs and services benefiting local youth and the community.

Expect high-energy vibes powered by a DJ, an incredible atmosphere, and a celebration that goes far beyond a race.

🎧 DJ playing music throughout the event

🚚 Food trucks on-site

🎤 Master of Ceremonies: FitconsazonSWFL

We strongly encourage participants to wear Hispanic-themed outfits, represent their culture with pride, and bring flags 🇲🇽🇵🇷🇩🇴🇨🇴🇨🇺🇻🇪🇪🇨🇭🇳🇬🇹🇳🇮🇵🇦🇵🇪🇸🇻🇧🇴🇦🇷🇨🇱🇺🇸 to show off the country they’re representing.

Bring your energy, bring your culture, bring your flag—and join us for the most vibrant and exciting Hispanic 5K in SWFL!

⸻

Race Events

• 5K

• 1 Mile

⸻

Medals & Swag

All finishers will receive a commemorative medal and event shirt.

⸻

Timing & Award Categories

• The 5K will be chip timed

Overall Awards (Gun Time):

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female

Age Group Awards (Net Chip Time):

• 0–10

• 11–19

• 20–29

• 30–39

• 40–49

• 50–59

• 60–69

• 70+

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male & Female in each age group

⸻

Packet Pickup

TBD

⸻

Race Courses

• 5K Course – Coming Soon

• 1 Mile Course – Coming Soon

⸻

Race Rules

For race rules, please visit the Rules tab.

🇲🇽🇵🇷🇩🇴🇨🇴🇨🇺🇻🇪🇪🇨🇭🇳🇬🇹🇳🇮🇵🇦🇵🇪🇸🇻🇧🇴🇦🇷🇨🇱🇺🇸

VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL

Lugar

Rotary Park

5505 Rose Garden Road

Cape Coral, FL 33914

⸻

Apex Promoz Segundo Anual Hispanic Heritage 5K

Fecha: Sábado, 26 de septiembre de 2026

Lugar: Rotary Park, Cape Coral, FL

Horarios de salida:

• 5K: 8:00 AM

• 1 Milla: 8:10 AM

⸻

Descripción de la Carrera / Tema

¡Hola SWFL! Después del increíble éxito de nuestro primer Hispanic Heritage 5K, estamos orgullosos de presentar el Apex Promoz Segundo Anual Hispanic Heritage 5K—¡más grande, más fuerte y más vibrante que nunca! 🇪🇸🇲🇽🇵🇷🇩🇴🇨🇴🇨🇺🇻🇪🇪🇨🇭🇳🇬🇹🇳🇮🇵🇦🇵🇪🇸🇻🇧🇴🇦🇷🇨🇱🇺🇸

El año pasado, más de 300 participantes se reunieron para celebrar la cultura, la comunidad y el ejercicio con música continua, food trucks y una energía inolvidable. Este año elevamos el nivel para convertir este evento en una verdadera celebración cultural.

Esta celebración está abierta para todos y honra la rica diversidad de las culturas hispanas junto con la unidad de la bandera de los Estados Unidos 🇺🇸. Los participantes podrán elegir el país que desean representar al momento de registrarse, mostrando con orgullo su herencia o la cultura que aman.

Este evento se realiza en colaboración con el Cape Coral Police Athletic League, y una parte de los fondos recaudados será donada para apoyar sus programas y servicios en beneficio de los jóvenes y la comunidad.

Disfruta de un ambiente lleno de energía con música a cargo de un DJ, un ambiente increíble y una celebración que va mucho más allá de una carrera.

🎧 DJ animando el evento durante toda la mañana

🚚 Food trucks disponibles

🎤 Maestro de Ceremonias: FitconsazonSWFL

Invitamos a todos los participantes a vestirse con atuendos temáticos hispanos, representar su cultura con orgullo y traer banderas 🇲🇽🇵🇷🇩🇴🇨🇴🇨🇺🇻🇪🇪🇨🇭🇳🇬🇹🇳🇮🇵🇦🇵🇪🇸🇻🇧🇴🇦🇷🇨🇱🇺🇸 del país que estarán representando.

Trae tu energía, tu cultura y tu bandera—y acompáñanos en el Hispanic 5K más vibrante y emocionante del suroeste de Florida.

⸻

Eventos de la Carrera

• 5K

• 1 Milla

⸻

Medallas y Regalos

Todos los finalistas recibirán una medalla conmemorativa y una camiseta del evento.

⸻

Cronometraje y Categorías de Premiación

• El 5K será cronometrado con chip

Premios Generales (Tiempo Oficial):

• 1.º, 2.º y 3.º lugar Masculino y Femenino

Premios por Edad (Tiempo Neto con Chip):

• 0–10

• 11–19

• 20–29

• 30–39

• 40–49

• 50–59

• 60–69

• 70+

• 1.º, 2.º y 3.º lugar Masculino y Femenino en cada categoría

⸻

Entrega de Paquetes

Por anunciar

⸻

Recorridos

• Ruta 5K – Próximamente

• Ruta 1 Milla – Próximamente

⸻

Reglas de la Carrera

Para conocer las reglas de la carrera, visita la pestaña Rules.

⸻

2026 Entry and Details Will Be Posted Soon.

RACE STARTS AT 7:00 AM

The Fueled by Fire 5k and Challenge is an annual event hosted by the Cape Coral Fire Department Community Foundation and offers fun for the entire family! Its' goal is to raise funds to further support the mission and efforts of the Foundation which include but are not limited to funding CPR courses and resources for the community, promoting fire and life safety education, funding a local firefighter memorial, and more. The 5k includes running or walking through beautiful areas of our city.

The event will be timed and scored by Lin-Mark Sports of Cape Coral Florida - runners/walkers will be able to sign up for texted results during the entry process.

General Information

Turkey Tag 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Crystal Lake Park – 4307 NW 36th St, Cape Coral, FL 33993

5K Start: 8:00 AM | 1-Mile Start: 8:05 AM

Join Apex Promoz, the Cape Coral Run Group, and the Cape Coral Police Athletic League (PAL) for a 5K unlike any other! Catch the Turkey. Win the Glory! This isn’t your average 5K — it’s a Turkey Tag Challenge! One lucky participant will dress up as the Turkey and take off with a 5-minute head start before the chase begins. Runners of all ages — kids, families, and even local officers — will race to catch the Turkey before the finish line and claim a fun prize or voucher! This event is part of the Cape Coral PAL Race Series, promoting fitness, family, and community engagement. Proceeds benefit PAL youth programs, supporting mentorship and positive connections between local law enforcement and youth.

Race Events

5K Run/Walk – 8:00 AM Start

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – 8:05 AM Start (perfect for families and beginners)

Medals & Swag

Custom Turkey Tag 5K Finisher Medal

Limited-edition Turkey Tag Race T-Shirt

Fun atmosphere with family activities and music

Timing & Award Categories

Chip-Timed 5K Event

Overall Awards: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers

Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female in each category

0–9 | 10–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+

📦 Packet Pick-Up

📍 Location TBD

🕔 Friday, Nov. 20 | 5:00–7:00 PM

📍 Day-of Pick-Up at Crystal Lake Park: 7:00–7:45 AM

Parking

Free parking is available at Crystal Lake Park

4307 NW 36th St, Cape Coral, FL 33993

Get ready to chase, cheer, and celebrate at one of Cape Coral’s most unique and entertaining events!

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind race where fitness meets fun — let the Turkey Tag begin!

ENTRY NOW OPEN!

Come enjoy one of Thanksgiving Days best tradition with us!

Sign up and join us for the 6th Annual Cape Coral Gobble Wobble Cape's only Thanksgiving Day 5K run in beautiful downtown Cape Coral.

Sign up by November 14th, 2026 to guarantee your DRY TEK MOISTURE WICKING T-SHIRT!!!!!****

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Raffles (For every non-perishable food item you bring to donate we will give you an extra raffle ticket. All donated items will be donated to the Cape Caring food bank that same day)

• Professionally chipped timing

• Fun and beautiful 5K route in downtown Cape Coral

• Enjoy the Best Bagels and Coffee in SWFL a Stuff a Bagel Cape Pkwy

• Raffles : everyone that Donates a perishable food item will receive raffle tickets for race day prizes.

• Awards Ceremony after the race. Age group awards will go to the top three places for female and male. Overall awards will go to one male and female in each category. Age groups and overalls are listed below:

Age Groups

10-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+

Overall Awards

Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, Veterans

SPONSORSHIP

If you are interested in sponsorship place click sponsorship tab above.

Entry Opens August 5, 2026

The Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is proud to host the 4th Annual Reindeer Run 5K & Family Fun Run 2025! The event is a family-friendly fun run so come dressed in your holiday spirit! Walking entrants are welcome. The first 350 participants will receive a medal.

The 5K will be chipped timed and scored by our Cape Coral residents Lin-Mark Sports - texted results will be available to all persons who sign up for it during the registration process. Video of each finisher will be posted by noon - December 14th.

Please note that there are no awards for the 5K.

Race information can be found at - https://www.capereindeerrun.com/