Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Tag 5K | Cape Coral PAL 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $32.50 · goes up to $35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $32.50$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Miler | 1 Mile | Nov 21, 20268:05 AM | $32.50$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $32.50 until Oct 31, then $35 until Nov 14, then $40 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $32.50, 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 Cape Coral runs 37:35, about 12:06 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:35 and men in 33:34.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the 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
5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33914
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Apex Race Timing) for Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Tag 5K | Cape Coral PAL. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Tag 5K | Cape Coral PAL?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:17 or better, the top quarter in 28:27, and half the field in 32:53; the last tenth came in after 45:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:34 | 26:51 |
| 20-29 | 30:13 | 25:18 |
| 30-39 | 27:30 | 25:18 |
| 40-49 | 27:00 | 23:27 |
| 50-59 | 25:38 | 29:08 |
| 60-69 | 28:31 | 32:26 |
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 28:27, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 5 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 21 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33914Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Tag 5K | Cape Coral PAL?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $32.50 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $32.50, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 144 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 32:53 and the winner ran 18:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:27, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33914.
From the organizers
Hey Apex Family,
We are heading back to Rotary Park for a Thanksgiving tradition with a fresh new look!
Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Tag 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
In Partnership with the Cape Coral Police Athletic League
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Rotary Park, Cape Coral, FL
5K 8:00 AM
1 Mile 8:05 AM
Event Overview
Join Empire Bagel Factory, Apex Promoz, and the Cape Coral Police Athletic League (PAL) for a fun, family-friendly Turkey Tag in Cape Coral!
Kick off Thanksgiving week with a morning of running, walking, music, family, and community at Rotary Park.