Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day
Race Start: 8:00am sharp. Race Day Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration: 7:00am - 7:45am. QR codes will be provided for Race Day registration. You must bring a phone to register.


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| 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.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Jan 21, 2027.
Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
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.
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.
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.
Aggregated from official results (Beach Bum Timing) for Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 246 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
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.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Run for The Youth 5K - SYAL cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Start: 8:00am sharp. Race Day Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration: 7:00am - 7:45am. QR codes will be provided for Race Day registration. You must bring a phone to register.
Shirt and medal
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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
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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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.