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The Grande Firehouse 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Boca Grande, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firehouse 5k | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 8, 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 $45 on Oct 8, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 7, then $45 until Oct 31, then $50 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above 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 6:42 AM, and the Firehouse 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
S Bayou Dr, Boca Grande, FL 33921
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results197
finishers
32:54
median (10:37 /mi)
18:29
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Durti Runners Race Timing) for The Grande Firehouse 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Grande Firehouse 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:09 or better, the top quarter in 27:54, and half the field in 32:54; the last tenth came in after 55:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:41 | 23:21 |
| 20-29 | 30:45 | 27:38 |
| 30-39 | 22:59 | 23:44 |
| 40-49 | 27:53 | 23:47 |
| 50-59 | 28:01 | 27:46 |
| 60-69 | 24:38 | 27:12 |
| 70+ | 35:32 | 31:29 |
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 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:54, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 7 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 7 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 70 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 The Grande Firehouse 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- S Bayou Dr, Boca Grande, FL 33921Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Grande Firehouse 5k?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 16 percent above 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 197 runners finished the Firehouse 5k; the median finish was 32:54 and the winner ran 18:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:54, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- S Bayou Dr, Boca Grande, FL 33921.
- 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 an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run at the Boca Grande Farmers Market, see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, pass the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finish near Boca Grande Farmers Market. This year the Big Mouth chili cookoff is downtown. Starting at 11am:
https://bocagrandechamber.com/event/big-mouth-chili-challenge/
NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION (( ONLINE ONLY bring your phone to register ))
No refund of race entries. Please note that Gasparilla Island is accessed by a toll bridge. $$
COME STAY FOR THE DAY
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