15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event

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Date 26 Nov, 2026
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $12.00 – $50.00
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15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event

About the event

The FGCU Gobbler 5K is a vibrant community race that takes place on Thursday, November 26th at 7:30am. Held around the scenic campus of Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), this event supports the university's Cross Country Program and offers participants an engaging experience with stunning views.
The main attraction is the 5K run/walk course, which winds through FGCU’s picturesque grounds in a single loop. The race also features a shorter 1-mile run/walk for those looking to enjoy a more leisurely pace or test their speed over a shorter distance. For younger participants, there's the Tot Trot, designed specifically for kids.
Registration fees vary depending on when you sign up:
- Early Bird Special: Register by September 30th and pay $25.
- Regular Registration (October 1st - November 22nd): Pay $30.
- Late Registration (November 23rd - November 25th): Pay $35.
- Race Day Registration: Pay $35.
Participants who register for the 5K by November 11th will receive a complimentary Gobbler T-shirt. The top male and female finishers in each age group will be awarded a $75 Fit2Run Gift Card, with awards presented at 8:40am on race day directly outside of FGCU Alico Arena.
Packet pickup is available the evening before (November 25th) from 4:30pm to 7pm at the Fit2Run Store in Coconut Point Mall. Alternatively, packets can be picked up on race morning between 6am and 7:15am outside of FGCU Alico Arena.
Race day parking is conveniently located at the Alico Arena Overflow Parking Lot off FGCU Lake Pkwy E in Fort Myers.
Join the fun and support a great cause as you lace up your running shoes for this memorable event.

Races offered

26Nov

FGCU XC Gobbler 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$25.00
26Nov

1 Mile Fun Run

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
08:15
Entry fee
$12.00
26Nov

Donate to FGCU Cross Country

Running

Distance
Donate to FGCU Cross Country
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$50.00
26Nov

TOT TROT

Running

Distance
0.1K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$0.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Fort Myers.

Temperature17.7° / 27.8°
Feels like17.6° / 27.5°
Sunshine hours9h 3m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity72.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.4)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise07:46
Sunset18:37

About Fort Myers

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 15th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Jacob Fritz M 19 Cape Coral, FL 15:59.32
🥇 Griffin Colaizzi M 23 Washington, DC 16:09.97
🥇 Anonymous Anonymous M 20 — 16:28.1
🥇 Matthew Speruta M 17 Cape Coral, FL 16:52.36
🥇 Arye Beck M 20 Estero, FL 17:10.29

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