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2026 Fueled by Fire 5K 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
7:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K Run/Walk Only5KOct 3, 20267:00 AM$30–
Virtual 5KVirtual5KOct 3, 20267:00 AM$25–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $30 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk Only starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Tarpon Point Marina and The Westin Cape Coral Resort, Cape Coral, FL 33914

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

109
finishers
34:28
median (11:06 /mi)
19:35
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
median 34:2819:571:06:31
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Lin-Mark Sports) for 2026 Fueled by Fire 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at 2026 Fueled by Fire 5K?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:53 or better, the top quarter in 29:01, and half the field in 34:28; the last tenth came in after 53:53.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk Only
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a27:47
20-2929:5521:57
30-3929:1834:30
40-4929:4630:38
50-5935:22n/a
60-6947:5329:02
70+n/a41:19

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Down 32 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

2026 Fueled by Fire 5K 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 161 to 109 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:40 to 34:28.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025109 (-14%)34:28under 23:5319:35
2024127 (-21%)37:07under 25:0618:57
202316137:40under 24:4317:47

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Faster than most Florida 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:01, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 3 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.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 73°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 41% of days. Cold snaps dip to 68°F and hot years reach 89°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 2026 Fueled by Fire 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Pre Race Packet Pickup

Packet Pick Up. Thursday, Oct 1st, from 2-6 at The Run Shoppe Cape Coral. Address: 1407 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904. Friday, Oct. 2nd, from 11-4 at CCFD Station 8. 707 SW 1st Street, Cape Coral, FL…

Course

Map

Map, from the 2026 Fueled by Fire 5K page

Awards

Timing

The 2026 Fueled By Fire 5K will again be timed and scored by our Cape Coral Residents Linda and Mark Toretsky of Lin-Mark Sports. The are no awards this year.

Rules and FAQ

Refund Policy

I acknowledge that registration fees are non-transferable and *non-refundable.

Rules and FAQ

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…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
Tarpon Point Marina and The Westin Cape Coral Resort, Cape Coral, FL 33914Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 0 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is 2026 Fueled by Fire 5K?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 109 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk Only; the median finish was 34:28 and the winner ran 19:35.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:01, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
Where does it start?
Tarpon Point Marina and The Westin Cape Coral Resort, Cape Coral, FL 33914.

From the organizers

RACE STARTS AT 7:00 AM

ENTRY NOW OPEN.

The Fueled by Fire 5K 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.