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Harns Marsh 5K & 12K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lehigh Acres, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $37.50 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12k | Other | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $35$37.50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Harns Marsh 5K | 5K | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $30$32.50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $37.50 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 12k: $35 until Oct 31, then $37.50 until Nov 30, then $40 until Dec 31, then $42.50 until Jan 21, then $45 until Jan 23.
- Harns Marsh 5K: $30 until Oct 31, then $32.50 until Nov 30, then $35 until Dec 31, then $37.50 until Jan 21, then $40 until Jan 23.
Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, 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 Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 12k starts at 8:00 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.
Start location and course
3399 38th West Street, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (2 years)137
finishers
36:41
median (11:48 /mi)
21:27
winning time
69% / 31%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Apex Race Timing) for Harns Marsh 5K & 12K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Harns Marsh 5K & 12K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:41 or better, the top quarter in 30:29, and half the field in 36:41; the last tenth came in after 55:38.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 43:42 | 33:46 |
| 20-29 | 29:29 | 22:39 |
| 30-39 | 29:00 | 22:55 |
| 40-49 | 26:58 | 27:35 |
| 50-59 | 34:15 | 26:21 |
| 60-69 | 39:14 | 38:29 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 90 percent since 2025.
72
2025
137
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Harns Marsh 5K & 12K 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 72 to 137 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:00 to 36:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 137 (+90%) | 36:41 | under 25:41 | 21:27 |
| 2025 | 72 | 36:00 | under 27:31 | 23:26 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:29, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
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 January 23 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 80 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 Harns Marsh 5K & 12K cover on their registration page, in brief.
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T-shirt and Medal
Race details
- Where
- 3399 38th West Street, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 23, 2027), 2026 (Jan 24, 2026), 2025 (Feb 1, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Harns Marsh 5K & 12K?
- Saturday, January 23, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $37.50 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 137 runners finished the Harns Marsh 5K; the median finish was 36:41 and the winner ran 21:27.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:29, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 3399 38th West Street, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Harns Marsh 5K & 12K
January 23, 2027
Harns Marsh | Lehigh Acres, FL
8:00 AM
Race Description
Join us for the Harns Marsh 5K & 12K — a one-of-a-kind trail running experience through the beautiful Harns Marsh area in Lehigh Acres!
Both distances offer runners the opportunity to experience the open trails, wide skies, natural surroundings, and wildlife that make this area such a unique place to run.
New for 2027, we are adding a 12K distance! The 12K will be a single-lap course and will not consist of two laps of the 5K route. The course will extend into the West Marsh, giving 12K participants an opportunity to explore even more of the area.