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Rockin Around the Bell Tower, Presented by Worthington Realty

location_city Fort Myers

location_on Florida

flag United States

calendar_today 13 Dec, 2025

directions_run Running

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About the Event

🎄 The 3rd Annual Rockin' Around the Bell Tower is Back—Bigger & Better in 2025! 🎄

Get ready to jingle all the way to the Bell Tower Shops on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM for the most festive race of the season! This family-friendly Christmas-themed event welcomes runners, walkers, and strollers to soak in the holiday spirit while enjoying the beautiful decorations around Bell Tower.

🎅 Choose Your Festive Run! 🎅
🏃 5K Chip-Timed Race – Perfect for those looking to run 3.1 miles and set a holiday PR!
🎁 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – A great way to enjoy the Christmas magic at a relaxed pace!

🎁 All Participants Receive:
✨ A cozy Rockin’ Around the Bell Tower fleece blanket
🎅 A fun Rockin’ Santa hat
🎄 A commemorative finisher’s medal—which doubles as a Christmas tree ornament!
☕ Post-race treats including coffee, cotton candy, and popcorn!

🎅 Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s! 🎅
Stick around after the race for a special breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s—more details coming soon!

🧸 Support the Golisano Children's Hospital Toy Drive! 🧸
Help bring joy to local children by participating in our Toy Drive. More details can be found in the event tab!

📢 Don’t miss out on this holly jolly event! Register now and make this race part of your holiday traditions!

Check out the courses below!! 

5K Course!

1 Mile Course! 

 

Awards:

Awards will be given in the following categories. (Must be present to receive award)

Overall:

Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Age Group: (Age group awards are based on net chip time)

0-10 | 11-15 | 16-20 |21-25 | 26-30 | 31-35 | 36-40 | 41-45 | 46-50 | 51-55 | 56-60 | 61-65 | 66-70| 71-75 | 76+

 

Packet pickup:

Fleet Feet Fort Myers (Bell Tower Shopping Center)

Friday December 12th from 4:30-7:00pm

Saturday December 13th from 7:00am-7:45am

 

Races Offered

5K

Dec 13, 2025

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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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%

About Fort Myers

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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.

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