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MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K 2026

Date
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Start time
6:30 PM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $20 · goes up to $40 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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
MIDPOINT MADNESS 5K5KNov 11, 20266:30 PM$35$40 after Nov 1, 2026–
MIDPOINT MADNESS MILITARY VETERANS 5K5KNov 11, 20266:30 PM$20$25 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 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • MIDPOINT MADNESS 5K: $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 10, then $45 until Nov 11.
  • MIDPOINT MADNESS MILITARY VETERANS 5K: $20 until Oct 31, then $25 until Nov 10, then $30 until Nov 11.

Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Fort Myers runs 36:17, about 11:41 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:34 and men in 32:46.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the MIDPOINT MADNESS 5K starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

MIDPOINT MADNESS 5K

474
finishers
33:15
median (10:44 /mi)
17:17
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men
median 33:1518:1158:01
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Veterans 5K (Registrant must be a Veteran)

62
finishers
35:02
median (11:18 /mi)
17:45
winning time
21% / 79%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Durti Runners Race Timing) for MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K?

At the 2025 MIDPOINT MADNESS 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:23 or better, the top quarter in 27:14, and half the field in 33:15; the last tenth came in after 47:34.

At the 2025 Veterans 5K (Registrant must be a Veteran), the fastest tenth finished in 24:50 or better, the top quarter in 29:21, and half the field in 35:02; the last tenth came in after 47:24.

Third place by age group, 2025 MIDPOINT MADNESS 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2024:4718:30
20-2927:3421:20
30-3922:2817:55
40-4922:0220:54
50-5926:4920:37
60-6929:5623:39
70+38:1429:03

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

Up 13 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 474 to 474 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:04 to 33:15.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025474 (+18%)33:15under 23:2317:17
2024402 (+19%)33:56under 22:3116:41
2023338 (+17%)32:58under 22:1317:05
2022290 (-39%)32:58under 20:5617:01
202147432:04under 22:5916:21

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 27:14, 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.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 11 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 87°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 MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration

Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Tues, Nov 10, 2026, 5PM to 7PM at Swamp Cat Brewing Company, 1943 Fowler St, Hough St, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Race Day Packet Pickup: Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 5PM to 6:15PM at Royal Palm Square Plaza, 1400 Colonial Blvd…

Course

Participant Restrictions

For the safety of all participants, unregistered runners and walkers, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, roller blades, skates, skateboards, and pets are strictly prohibited on the course. Baby joggers and strollers are permitted; however…

Shirt and medal

Awards & Race Shirts

Awards will be presented after the last runner finishes in the following categories: Top Overall Male and Female. Top Male and Female Masters (40 & Over). Top Male and Female Grand Masters (50 & Over). Top Male and Female Senior Grand…

Rules and FAQ

Referral Refunds

Get rewarded when your friends and family to sign-up. HOW IT WORKS. Sign-up for Midpoint Madness Veteran's Day 5K. Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email with a unique URL link to share with your friends and family…

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Race details

Where
1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 10 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Nov 11, 2026), 2025 (Nov 11, 2025), 2024 (Nov 11, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 12, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is MIDPOINT MADNESS Veterans Day 5K?
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
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, 474 runners finished the MIDPOINT MADNESS 5K; the median finish was 33:15 and the winner ran 17:17.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:14, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
Where does it start?
1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on routes.rungoapp.com; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Presented by the Fort Myers YMCA of Southwest Florida, this scenic 3.1-mile race begins and ends on the Fort Myers side of the Midpoint Bridge, taking runners on an exciting out-and-back course before finishing near Royal Palm Square. Pre-race activities, post-race festivities, and awards ceremonies will take place at the Fort Myers YMCA of Southwest Florida near the start/finish line.

The race starts and finishes at the base of the Midpoint Bridge, with proceeds benefiting the YMCA Financial Assistance Program.