Fgcu XC Gobbler 5K Event
About this race
Event Date
Thursday, November 26th at 7:30am
Event Location
FGCU Alico Arena
12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E,
Fort Myers, FL US 33913
Description
FGCU Gobbler 5k is a fun community event that supports the FGCU Cross Country Program. The event includes a 5k run/walk, a 1-mile run/walk, and a Tot Trot for kids. The 5k course is one big loop around the beautiful campus, while the 1-mile and Tot Trot events will take place in front of FGCU Alico Arena.
All proceeds for this event will go directly towards FGCU Cross Country.
Gobbler T-Shirt
To participants who register for the 5k by November 11th.
5K Age Group Award (8:40am in front of Alico Arena)
Top Male & Top Female: $75 Fit2Run Gift Card
12 and under, 13–15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-80, 80+
5k Registration Fee
- Early Bird Special: Register by 9/30 $25
- 10/01 - 11/22 $30
- 11/23 - 11/25 $35
- Race Day $35
Packet Pick-Up:
- Day Before the Race (11/25): 4:30pm - 7pm at the Fit2Run Store in Coconut Point Mall (23190 Fashion Dr #109, Estero, FL 33928)
- Race Day: 6am - 7:15am in front of FGCU Alico Arena
Race Day Parking:
Alico Arena Overflow Parking Lot, FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Pick your distance
Running
FGCU XC Gobbler 5K
The FGCU Cross Country Program is excited to host the Fourteenth Annual Gobbler 5K on Thanksgiving Day! The 5k is a gun-start timed event. Proceeds from this event will go toward the FGCU cross-country program. Go Eagles!
1 Mile Fun Run
The 1-mile run has a $12 registration fee. It is not timed and is open to everyone.
TOT TROT
This is a FREE event for kids!!!
Donate to FGCU Cross Country
FGCU Cross Country is seeking support for our team’s initiative to achieve excellence. Our team aims to elevate the program to the next level and compete amongst the top schools in the ASUN Conference and South Region. In addition to our team goals, each student-athlete on the team has set personal goals to fulfill their athletic potential and excel academically while attending FGCU. A significant factor in our success is having the resources necessary to train, travel, and fuel properly to sustain the high training demands required to compete at the Division I Level. Your contribution to the program will directly impact the student-athletes on the team.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fort Myers, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 5:34 PM local time (EST) in Fort Myers on November 26, 2026 — 10h 39m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 40 Fort Myers events
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