Sanibel’s only 10K/5K Race 2026 — Sanibel, FL

Date
November 7, 2026
Location
Sanibel, FL
Venue
Sanibel Community House
Start Time
7:30 AM
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $55.00
Events
5K Walk/Run, 10K, Kids Fun Run - 10 years and under
Includes
T-Shirt | Ice Cream Coupon provided by Pinnochio's
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Sanibel's only 10K/5K Race takes place at Sanibel Community House on November 7, 2026, with a 7:30 AM start. Runners can choose from three distances: 10K, 5 mile, or 5K. Entry fees range from free to $55, making it accessible to various budgets. The race is held in Sanibel, Florida, offering a local option for endurance athletes in the area. If you can't participate in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule and location.

From the Race Organizer
FISH of SanCap, Sanibel & Captiva islands only wrap–around social service agency, is pleased to welcome you for our annual JOG N JAM, a community race and music concert fundraising event. The JOG (race) is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 7 and the JAM (concert) is scheduled for Sat., Dec. 5. The races on Nov. 7 will begin and end at the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle and a kids’ run will follow at the Sanibel Community Park. Both the 10K and the 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony following. We anticipate the kids’ fun run to start shortly after the awards. Each in-person runner receives a finishers medallion and a T-shirt*. Other awards include top female/male overall, 1st place female/male and age group, three deep, and these awards are given to in-person participants only and cannot be shipped. Additional details are provided upon registration. Click here for race maps. FISH of SanCap is focused on 'neighbors helping neighbors' with a vision to create communities where all people have the support they need to thrive through social services, education, and assistance. *Finishers medal and shirt size selection are guaranteed if registered by 11:59pm ET on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. After that deadline, shirts will be available for the first 550 registered runners, with no size guarantee on the shirts, picking up their packets.

Course & Travel Notes

Sanibel's only 10K/5K Race takes place on November 7, 2026, in Sanibel, Florida, at an elevation of 13 feet with a 7:30 AM start time, which is 49 minutes after sunrise. The venue is 17.7 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). November typically brings average highs of 81°F and average lows of 62°F to the area, with measurable precipitation occurring on 14% of days.

⛰️ 13 ft elevation☀️ Typically 81°F / 62°F · 14% chance of rain✈️ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) — 17.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Sanibel’s only 10K/5K Race 2026 — Sanibel, FL?

Sanibel’s only 10K/5K Race 2026 — Sanibel, FL takes place on November 7, 2026. The race is held in Sanibel, Florida.

Where is Sanibel’s only 10K/5K Race 2026 — Sanibel, FL held?

Sanibel’s only 10K/5K Race 2026 — Sanibel, FL is held at Sanibel Community House in Sanibel, Florida.

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