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Tech & AI · Lee County

Cops & Joggers 5K

Cops & Joggers 5K

Free

When

9SaturdayJanuary 2027

6:45 PM to 9:45 PM ET

Where

Centennial Park - Main Pavilion

2000 W First St

Fort Myers, Lee County

Cost

Free

About it

This night race begins and ends in Downtown Fort Myers. Starting at Edwards Dr & Monroe Street the course crosses over and back on the Caloosahatchee Bridge. The 3.1 mile run will venture through some beautiful scenery in the City of Fort Myers and will be a great experience with the glow of police lights lining the Course. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Fort Myers Police Department Fallen Officer Memorial Foundation. **Don't forget Family Fun Night (4-10PM)!** Family Friendly Activities, Children’s Play Area, Food, Music, Vendors, Police Displays & MORE!!!! On or before Dec 31, 2026; $30 Adult / $20 Youth\* January 1 to January 8, 2027; $35 Adult / $25 Youth\* ***Race Day $40 for all ages*** *\*Youth is 17 and under* ## **Race Day** #### **Saturday, January 9, 2027Family Fun Night4 pm - 10 pm** #### Family Friendly Activities, Children’s Play Area, Food, Music, Vendors, Police Displays & MORE!!!! **Race Start:** 6:45 PM **Start Location:** Edwards Drive & Monroe Street ([DIRECTIONS](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Monroe+St+%26+Edwards+Dr,+Fort+Myers,+FL+33901/@26.644709,-81.8753864,17z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88db41e493b6c9a7:0xfe4192932ca628cd!2m2!1d-81.8728115!2d26.644709?entry=ttu)) **Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up:** Centennial Park ([DIRECTIONS](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Centennial+Park,+2000+W+First+St,+Fort+Myers,+FL+33901/@26.6437328,-81.876646,17z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88db41e44deb0f85:0xd24609062540cbf6!2m2!1d-81.8740711!2d26.6437185!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D))

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