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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Live Event | 5K | Jan 16, 20277:30 AM | $30$35 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Jan 16, 20278:30 AM | $15$20 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
| Tot Trot | Kids | Jan 16, 20278:45 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Virtual EventVirtual | 5K | Jan 16, 20277:30 AM | $30$35 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Dec 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Jan 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cape Coral runs 37:35, about 12:06 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:35 and men in 33:34.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the 5K Live Event starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2817 SW 3rd Ln, Cape Coral, FL 33991
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Beach Bum Timing) for 15th Annual LCEC 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 23:30 or better, the top quarter in 27:22, and half the field in 34:27; the last tenth came in after 52:21.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 23:46 |
| 30-39 | 28:07 | 24:38 |
| 40-49 | 32:33 | 23:26 |
| 50-59 | 37:16 | 31:46 |
| 60-69 | 36:48 | 31:40 |
| 70+ | 57:28 | 36:22 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 53 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 204 to 95 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:50 to 34:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 95 (-20%) | 34:27 | under 23:30 | 18:36 |
| 2025 | 119 (+2%) | 29:39 | under 21:51 | 17:38 |
| 2024 | 117 (+22%) | 32:40 | under 22:37 | 17:18 |
| 2023 | 96 (-53%) | 31:55 | under 22:55 | 17:49 |
| 2021 | 204 | 35:50 | under 25:20 | 18:53 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:22, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around January 16 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 15th Annual LCEC 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day: Setup begins at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026. Registration available through personal mobile device until 7:00 a.m. Race Starts: 7:30 a.m. Race Swag: while supplies last. Fees/Registration: RUNNING 5K FEES BEFORE Nov. 2…
Awards
AWARDS (LIVE EVENT): Overall (Male & Female). Overall Master (40+). Overall Grand Master (50+). Overall Senior Grand Master (60+). Overall Veterans Grand Master (70+). Age Group (Male & Female) Top 3 for each: (see medals below). 10 &…
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LCEC hosts the Resolution Run 5K for United Way at Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral.
LIVE AND VIRTUAL - FEES/REGISTRATION:
Event Price: $30 thru Nov 30 | $35 thru Jan 15 | $40 Jan 16 (Race day)
Race Shirt: Register early to guarantee your shirt size.
Race Swag: while supplies last
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run (12 and under): $15 thru Jan 15 | $20 Jan 16 (Race day)
Tot Trot (4 and under): No Charge
RACE DAY (01/03) EVENT SCHEDULE:
Location: Jim Jeffers Park | 2817 SW 3rd Ln, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Start: 5K Run/Walk – 7:30 AM
Start: Kid 1/2 Mile Fun Run (or immediately following 5K) – 8:30 AM - followed by Tot Trot