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Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Jan 21, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run for the Youth - SYAL 5K | 5K | Feb 6, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 21, 2027 | – |
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 Jan 21, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Jan 20, then $40 until Feb 5, then $45 until Feb 6.
Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, 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 7:10 AM, and the Run for the Youth - SYAL 5K starts at 8:00 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
7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, Fort Myers, FL 33908
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)256
finishers
34:07
median (10:59 /mi)
18:48
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Beach Bum Timing) for Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:20 or better, the top quarter in 29:02, and half the field in 34:07; the last tenth came in after 51:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:27 | 21:40 |
| 20-29 | 31:36 | 30:07 |
| 30-39 | 26:34 | 28:50 |
| 40-49 | 24:33 | 23:39 |
| 50-59 | 32:27 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 31:00 | 33:39 |
| 70+ | 40:08 | 31:18 |
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 246 percent since 2022.
74
2022
75
2023
243
2024
256
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 74 to 256 finishers, and the median time rose from 28:00 to 34:07.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 256 (+5%) | 34:07 | under 25:20 | 18:48 |
| 2024 | 243 (+224%) | 32:39 | under 24:24 | 19:06 |
| 2023 | 75 (+1%) | 31:42 | under 24:12 | 22:18 |
| 2022 | 74 | 28:00 | under 21:17 | 18:25 |
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 29:02, 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 February 6 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 65 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 Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Give Away
Register by January 10, 2027 to guarantee your shirt.
Awards
Awards
Overall awards are based on Gun time. Overall (M/Female). Masters (M/Female). Grand Masters (M/Female). Senior Grand Masters (M/Female). Age group awards are based on CHIP time. Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F). 9 & Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19…
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…
Race details
- Where
- 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, Fort Myers, FL 33908Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027), 2025 (Feb 1, 2025), 2024 (Jan 27, 2024), 2023 (Jan 28, 2023), 2022 (Jan 29, 2022), 2021 (Mar 27, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jan 21, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, 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, 256 runners finished the Run for the Youth - SYAL 5K; the median finish was 34:07 and the winner ran 18:48.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:02, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
- 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
Join us for the 6th Annual - Run for the Youth 5K to benefit the Sheriff's Youth Activities League (Lee County, FL). We'll be running through the beautiful Lakes Park, conveniently located in the center of Lee County.