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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk Only | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, 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 7:20 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.
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.
Aggregated from official results (Lin-Mark Sports) for 2026 Fueled by Fire 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 27:47 |
| 20-29 | 29:55 | 21:57 |
| 30-39 | 29:18 | 34:30 |
| 40-49 | 29:46 | 30:38 |
| 50-59 | 35:22 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 47:53 | 29:02 |
| 70+ | n/a | 41:19 |
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 2025.
Down 32 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 161 to 109 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:40 to 34:28.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 109 (-14%) | 34:28 | under 23:53 | 19:35 |
| 2024 | 127 (-21%) | 37:07 | under 25:06 | 18:57 |
| 2023 | 161 | 37:40 | under 24:43 | 17:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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.
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.
What the organizers of 2026 Fueled by Fire 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and 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
Awards
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
I acknowledge that registration fees are non-transferable and *non-refundable.
Rules and FAQ
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…
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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.