About This Race

The Publix Run to the Arts is a 5K run, walk, roll, or stroll held at ArtFest Fort Myers along the Fort Myers waterfront. Post-race festivities include a Publix breakfast, race medals for top finishers, live music, and a preview of the festival artist booths. The event is sponsored by Publix and benefits ArtFest Fort Myers.

Course & Race Day Details

T-Shirt & Medal
Race Swag
Run to the Arts t-shirt with art by an ArtFest Fort Myers artist, in standard crew-neck or ladies fitted v-neck cut, plus race medals for top finishers.

Hydration Support

No water station along the course, but water is provided at the start and finish.

Awards

Overall awards 1st place Male/Female in overall, masters, grand masters, and senior masters (gun time). Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group (chip time).

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pick-up at Fleet Feet, Bell Tower Shops at corner of Daniels & US 41, Saturday February 7, 2026 1pm-6pm. Race-day packet pickup starts at 7am at Edwards Drive @ Monroe Street.

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Publix Run To The Arts 5K 5K
$43.00
Increases Dec 27
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