February 4, 2024
Downtown Fort Myers; Edwards Dr. @ Monroe St.
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5 kilometers. Run, walk, roll, or stroll.
At the one and only ArtFest Fort Myers.
So much more than any ordinary 5K, the Publix Run to the Arts brings together the best that life has to offer: health and fitness, arts and culture, friends and family, and the scenic beauty of the Fort Myers waterfront. Post-race festivities include a scrumptious breakfast, race medals for the top finishers, and much more. Take part in a Fort Myers tradition, register for the Publix Run to the Arts today!
RACE FESTIVITIES AND GOODIES
The Publix Run to the Arts kicks off Sunday morning. Your registration fee guarantees you a spot in the race as well as runners-only goodies.
ARTSY T-SHIRT*
You'll get your very own Run to the Arts t-shirt with beautiful art by an ArtFest Fort Myers artist. Your choice of styles -- standard straight-cut with crew neck OR ladies fitted cut, with v-neck. Both styles are made of the same great high-performance quick-dry fabric.
*YOU MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 11, 2023 TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT. T-SHIRT AVAILABILITY AFTER DECEMBER 11, 2023 IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Check out the 2024 T-shirt by ArtFest artist Kenneth Kudulis! You can visit him at www.alongthelines.art.
MORNING ENERGY
Gather around the start area at Run To The Arts at about 7:45am for a wakeup session.
TASTY BREAKFAST
Your race bib is your ticket to the post-race breakfast, featuring tasty Publix treats - muffins, fruit, yogurt and more.
ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy live music and be the first to sneak a peek at the artist booths on Sunday morning, even before the festival opens to the public.
RACE AWARDS AND TIMING
New For 2024 - The 2024 Publix Run to The Arts 5K will be timed this year by our Cape Coral neighbors Lin-Mark Sports - Runners will be able to sign up to receive texted results during the entry process.
Our event will use the Chronotrack Timing System with a disposable timing chip (called a B tag) affixed on the back of your race bib.
All overall awards will be based on GUN Time - Any runner who feels that they can win an overall award should position themselves at the front of the starting line to achieve the fastest gun time possible. All age group awards will be based upon chip time.
Runners are eligible to win one award.
Overall Awards - 1st Place Male/Female in: overall, masters, grand masters, and senior masters. (Based on GUNTIME)
Medals will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers (Male and Female based on CHIP TIME) in each age group listed below
15 & Under
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+
NEW! VIDEO FINISH LINE
All participants can view themselves crossing the finish line - on-line with bib number access. Available in the afternoon after Publix Run To The Arts.
THE COURSE
The course will begin on Bay Street and Monroe Street and will end at Edwards Drive and Monroe Street. The course will go over the Edison Bridge and back – that’s right over the bridge both directions.
PARKING
There is ample parking all over downtown. Street parking is all FREE on the weekend. There are also parking garages nearby for a small fee.
SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES
2024 REGISTRATION FEES AND DEADLINES
$38 includes T-shirt (YOU MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 11, 2023 TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT. T-SHIRT AVAILABILITY AFTER DECEMBER 11, 2023 IS NOT GUARANTEED).
NEW IN 2024: You can register up until 8am the day of the race (The race starts at 8am). T-SHIRT AVAILABILITY IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Not sure if you registered correctly?Click here to find your name and confirm your registration.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
IMPORTANT: Everyone who registers for the Run to the Art gets a T-shirt* and bib ... so be sure to pick up yours! (No T-shirts or bibs will be mailed.)
*YOU MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 11, 2023 TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT. T-SHIRT AVAILABILITY AFTER DECEMBER 11, 2023 IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Get your packet early complete with race bib and t-shirt and be all set for Publix Run to the Arts. NO ID required — friends can pick up each others’ packets … we’ll just ask folks to sign for what they pick up, so we can keep track of who got what. (Packets can also be picked up on race day, but be sure to get there early! Race-Day packet pickup starts at 7am).
Early Packet Pick-up at Fleet Feet - located in Bell Tower Shops @ corner of Daniels & US 41:
Friday, February 2nd from 12pm-7pm
Saturday, February 3rd from 12pm-7pm
Packet Pick-up Partner
RACE SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 4, 2024
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Same Day Race Registration and Packet pick-up: Edwards Drive @ Monroe Street
8:00 a.m. Race starts ... woo hoo!
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Breakfast & awards. Be there for all the fun!
REGISTER
Click the button to register conveniently online for Publix Run to the Arts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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SPONSORED BY PUBLIX
Run to the Arts is made possible by the generous support of Publix (long-time sponsor of ArtFest Fort Myers) — carrying on its tradition of being the kind of company a community can count on. Publix invites you to start your day with an invigorating run or walk and a healthy breakfast at Publix Run to the Arts.
AN ARTFEST FORT MYERS EVENT
Southwest Florida’s Premier Art Festival
Opening Night: Friday, February 2, 2024 from 6 pm – 9 pm
February, 3, 2024 from 10 am-5 pm
February 4, 2024 from 10 am – 4 pm
Click here to discover what’s in store for you at ArtFest Fort Myers!
CONTACT US
ArtFest Fort Myers, Inc.
1375 Jackson Street Suite 401
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-768-3602
CONTACT US
ArtFest Fort Myers, Inc.
1375 Jackson Street Suite 401
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-768-3602