Rockin Around the Bell Tower, Presented by Worthington Realty

About the Event

4th Annual Rockin’ Around the Bell Tower

The 4th Annual Rockin' Around the Bell Tower returns—bigger & better in 2026!

Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Bell Tower Shops for the most festive race of the season! This family-friendly Christmas-themed event welcomes runners, walkers, and strollers to enjoy holiday spirit, music, decorations, and winter fun throughout Bell Tower. This race has sold out three years in a row, please register early!

Event Options

• 5K Chip-Timed Race
• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Participant Swag

All participants receive:
• Cozy Rockin’ Around the Bell Tower fleece blanket
• Rockin’ Santa hat
• Commemorative finisher medal (Christmas ornament)
• Post-race treats including coffee, cotton candy, and popcorn

Breakfast with Santa

Stick around after the race for Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s! Additional details will be available on the event website.

Golisano Children’s Hospital Toy Drive

Help bring joy to local children by donating a new, unwrapped toy. All items support the Child Life Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Race Awards

Awards will be given in the following categories (must be present to receive award):

Overall Awards:
• Male & Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Age Group Awards (Net Chip Time):
0-10 | 11-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75+

Packet Pickup

Fleet Feet Fort Myers (Bell Tower Shopping Center)

• Friday, December 11, 2026 — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 12, 2026 — 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM

Race Day Schedule

• 5K Start – 8:00 AM
• 1-Mile Fun Run – 8:10 AM

Races Offered

Rockin 5K

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Rockin 1 Miler

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:10

sell

$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Fort Myers.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.9° / 24.3°

wb_sunny 13.9° / 23.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.7 /

water_drop 74.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.9° / 24.3°

wb_sunny 13.9° / 23.5°

air 11.7 km/h

water_drop 74.9%

About Fort Myers

Learn more about the host city, Fort Myers.

Fort Myers is a booming town with great weather, entertainment and a casual feel in Southwest Florida. It was the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, and it remains a popular spot for "snowbirds" from northern states.