Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis BUG Chase 5K
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Fort Myers, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 18th annual Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis BUG Chase 5K on Saturday, January 24, 2026! Held in the beautiful city of Fort Myers, Lee, this vibrant event supports the Kiwanis BUG (Bring Up Grades) program, which recognizes and encourages local elementary students to raise their academic performance.
Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K run while contributing to a great cause, as proceeds benefit various youth service projects within the community. The race kicks off at 8:30 a.m., with day-of registrations starting at 7:30 a.m. Be among the first 200 to register and receive a stylish short sleeve performance t-shirt! With awards for top finishers and age groups, it’s a fantastic opportunity for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Don't miss out on this chance to run for a purpose and support local education initiatives—mark your calendars for this inspiring event!
Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K run while contributing to a great cause, as proceeds benefit various youth service projects within the community. The race kicks off at 8:30 a.m., with day-of registrations starting at 7:30 a.m. Be among the first 200 to register and receive a stylish short sleeve performance t-shirt! With awards for top finishers and age groups, it’s a fantastic opportunity for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Don't miss out on this chance to run for a purpose and support local education initiatives—mark your calendars for this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 18th annual Kiwanis BUG Chase!
All proceeds benefit the Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis BUG (Bring Up Grades) program at multiple schools, designed to provide recognition to local elementary students who raise their grades to an acceptable range and maintain or continue to raise them from one grading period to the next, and other local club sponsored youth service projects.
In addition to the BUG program, the Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis Club also supports the following sponsored leadership programs: Aktion Club at LARC, Circle K International (CKI) at Florida Gulf Coast University, Key Club at FSW Collegiate High, Builders Club at Cypress Lake Middle and K-Kids at Dr. Carrie D. Robinson Littleton Elementary School. The club funded multi-sensory rooms at Tropic Isles Elementary, NFM Academy for the Arts, Heights Elementary, Rayma C. Page Elementary and James Stephens Elementary. The club supplies a world atlas to either every fourth or third grade student at the following schools: Rayma C. Page Elementary, Heights Elementary, Orangewood Elementary, Littleton Elementary and James Stephens Elementary.
The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis club also supports many other organizations including Pine Manor Improvement Association, March of Dimes, The Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House, Children's Network of SWFL, Healthy Start of SWFL, Lighthouse of SWFL, Golisano Children's Hospital, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium and more.
Important Details:
- Race day registrations begins at 7:30 a.m.
- Race day packet pick up will take place from 7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
- Race time is 8:30 a.m.
- Short sleeve t-shirt in performance material guaranteed to the first 200 registered
- Overall age group awards to be presented
- No shirts or packets will be held after race day for pick up
- Register by 12/5/2025 to guarantee shirt size
- Runner registration is capped at 400 registrations
- Parking inside the nature center lot is limited to those that are handicapped and race volunteers. Parking is available at the Lee Health Facility across from the nature center.
- This event will be timed with chip tag technology. Your timing strip is attached to your race number. Do not remove this tag. Do not fold, or wrinkle the tag nor the race number. Do not cover your race number.
- We are happy to offer both adult AND youth registration options for our race.
To learn more about our projects, please visit our website (https://k10014.site.kiwanis.org/) or Facebook page.
Thank you for supporting the race and in-turn our projects in the community!
REGISTRATION#: CH10442
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
All proceeds benefit the Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis BUG (Bring Up Grades) program at multiple schools, designed to provide recognition to local elementary students who raise their grades to an acceptable range and maintain or continue to raise them from one grading period to the next, and other local club sponsored youth service projects.
In addition to the BUG program, the Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis Club also supports the following sponsored leadership programs: Aktion Club at LARC, Circle K International (CKI) at Florida Gulf Coast University, Key Club at FSW Collegiate High, Builders Club at Cypress Lake Middle and K-Kids at Dr. Carrie D. Robinson Littleton Elementary School. The club funded multi-sensory rooms at Tropic Isles Elementary, NFM Academy for the Arts, Heights Elementary, Rayma C. Page Elementary and James Stephens Elementary. The club supplies a world atlas to either every fourth or third grade student at the following schools: Rayma C. Page Elementary, Heights Elementary, Orangewood Elementary, Littleton Elementary and James Stephens Elementary.
The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis club also supports many other organizations including Pine Manor Improvement Association, March of Dimes, The Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House, Children's Network of SWFL, Healthy Start of SWFL, Lighthouse of SWFL, Golisano Children's Hospital, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium and more.
Important Details:
- Race day registrations begins at 7:30 a.m.
- Race day packet pick up will take place from 7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
- Race time is 8:30 a.m.
- Short sleeve t-shirt in performance material guaranteed to the first 200 registered
- Overall age group awards to be presented
- No shirts or packets will be held after race day for pick up
- Register by 12/5/2025 to guarantee shirt size
- Runner registration is capped at 400 registrations
- Parking inside the nature center lot is limited to those that are handicapped and race volunteers. Parking is available at the Lee Health Facility across from the nature center.
- This event will be timed with chip tag technology. Your timing strip is attached to your race number. Do not remove this tag. Do not fold, or wrinkle the tag nor the race number. Do not cover your race number.
- We are happy to offer both adult AND youth registration options for our race.
To learn more about our projects, please visit our website (https://k10014.site.kiwanis.org/) or Facebook page.
Thank you for supporting the race and in-turn our projects in the community!
REGISTRATION#: CH10442
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis BUG Chase 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
Through December 5: Adults: $30* Youth (17 and under): $20* December 6- January 23: Adults: $35* Youth (17 and under): $25* Race Day- January 24 Adults: $40* Youth (17 and under): $30* *Plus sign up fee.
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