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
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:10
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in 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.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Rockin Around the Bell Tower, Presented by Worthington Realty.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Adrian Sosa | 18:10.32 | |
| 🥈 | Lucas Augier | 18:27.72 | |
| 🥉 | Joachim Mayer | 19:12.12 | |
| 4 | Emersyn Greenwell | 19:27.51 | |
| 5 | Andrew Latell | 19:46.36 | |
| 6 | RJ Ramadon | 19:46.53 | |
| 7 | Antonio De Jesus | 19:53.8 | |
| 8 | Chase Miguel | 19:56.73 | |
| 9 | John-Michael Hougham | 20:12.59 | |
| 10 | Edsel Lopez-Ramos | 20:23.67 | |
| 11 | Danny Adams | 20:29.54 | |
| 12 | Marc Woodcock | 20:30.05 | |
| 13 | J. Lee | 20:45.61 | |
| 14 | Eric Kinley | 20:59.15 | |
| 15 | Gerard Kachor | 21:06.7 | |
| 16 | Cory Gilchrist | 21:26.48 | |
| 17 | John Burch | 21:26.77 | |
| 18 | Jonathan Rodríguez | 21:30.13 | |
| 19 | Michael Davis | 21:34.76 | |
| 20 | M. Millar | 21:35.69 | |
| 21 | Mackenzie Henderson-Kell | 21:44.56 | |
| 22 | Brendon Bostley | 21:45.09 | |
| 23 | Michael Suchan | 21:57.11 | |
| 24 | Sean Reimer | 21:57.35 | |
| 25 | E. Carr | 21:57.58 | |
| 26 | H. Jones | 21:59.14 | |
| 27 | Amanda Zirzow | 22:05.69 | |
| 28 | Erin Cantwell | 22:09.6 | |
| 29 | Samantha Bartlett | 22:11.8 | |
| 30 | Barbara Gubbins | 22:32.51 | |
| 31 | SHANE MURPHY | 22:50.8 | |
| 32 | Astrid Saldana | 22:51.35 | |
| 33 | Jose Perez | 22:52.01 | |
| 34 | Andy Ramirez | 22:52.98 | |
| 35 | Evan Morris | 22:55.76 | |
| 36 | A. Stewart | 22:57.17 | |
| 37 | Joanna Francisco-Castro | 22:59.02 | |
| 38 | Maya Miller | 23:04.65 | |
| 39 | E. Zak | 23:04.88 | |
| 40 | Langston Taylor | 23:06.24 | |
| 41 | Tristan Ewing | 23:16.03 | |
| 42 | Matthew Aurilia | 23:19.69 | |
| 43 | Alyssa Cleary | 23:43.37 | |
| 44 | R. Bauer | 23:51.54 | |
| 45 | Keilisha Pacheco | 23:52.52 | |
| 46 | N. Cloud | 23:59.5 | |
| 47 | Ryan Feldman | 24:01.83 | |
| 48 | P. Pearce | 24:04.29 | |
| 49 | B. Bodner | 24:07.73 | |
| 50 | W. Ringland | 24:16.68 |
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