The Grande Firehouse 5k

  • Date Sat 15th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Boca Grande, Florida
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Grande Firehouse 5k on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, in the picturesque Boca Grande, Lee. This scenic island run kicks off at the vibrant Boca Grande Farmers Market, offering participants stunning views of Charlotte Harbor and a chance to pass by the iconic Gasparilla Inn. As you jog along the palm tree-lined Gilchrist Avenue, you'll soak in the beauty of Boca Grande before finishing back at the Farmers Market, where the festivities continue with the Big Mouth Chili Cookoff.

With registration available online only, don’t miss your chance to join this exciting event! Packet pick-up will be available from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., so arrive early and get ready to race. All participants will receive a finisher award, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age division. Mark your calendars for this exhilarating day of community spirit, fitness, and fun on Gasparilla Island!

Organiser's Description

Join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run at the Boca Grande Farmers Market, see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, pass the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finish near Boca Grande Farmers Market for the Big Mouth chili cookoff. Starting at 10am:
https://bocagrandechamber.com/event/big-mouth-chili-challenge/

NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION (( ONLINE ONLY ))
6:30 7:30 a.m. (Packet Pick-up ONLY Day-of Event)
No refund of race entries. Please note that Gasparilla Island is accessed by a toll bridge. $$
COME STAY FOR THE DAY

Finisher Award for all participants.
Age Divisions & Awards
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place male and female winners in each age division: <9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 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+. Special awards will be given for the male & female overall, master (40+), grandmaster (50+), senior grandmaster (60+), and veteran master (70+).
Raffles from local businesses and possibly food trucks.

SHIRTS
Shirts will be given to all participants who register early while supplies last.
((( register early people )))

Race Proceeds:
This event will be a Fire department fundraiser through the Firefighters Association.

Races

  • Firehouse 5k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $43.40

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Location

S Bayou Dr, Boca Grande, 33921, FL, United States

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