Yo! Taco Shrimp Run 5k presented by Cypress Lake Athletic Department
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Fort Myers Beach, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Yo! Taco Shrimp Run 5K on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in beautiful Fort Myers Beach, Lee! This vibrant race is one of the highlights of Southwest Florida, perfectly timed to kick off the incredible Shrimp Festival and Parade. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that takes them across the iconic Matanzas Pass Bridge, offering stunning views of the beach and exciting energy from enthusiastic festival-goers along the way.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to get active, but it also supports a great cause—proceeds from the race benefit the student-athletes at Cypress Lake High School, ensuring they have the equipment needed to excel in their sports. With awards for overall winners and age group categories, there's something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun, community spirit, and athletic achievement! Early packet pickup is available on March 6th, and race day registration opens at 7 AM. Don't miss out on this spirited celebration of health and local pride!
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to get active, but it also supports a great cause—proceeds from the race benefit the student-athletes at Cypress Lake High School, ensuring they have the equipment needed to excel in their sports. With awards for overall winners and age group categories, there's something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun, community spirit, and athletic achievement! Early packet pickup is available on March 6th, and race day registration opens at 7 AM. Don't miss out on this spirited celebration of health and local pride!
Organiser's Description
THIS 5K IS ONE OF THE BEST RACES IN SWFL AND PRECEDES THE AMAZING SHRIMP FESTIVAL AND PARADE ON FORT MYERS BEACH. THE ROUTE WILL TAKE YOU OVER THE FAMOUS MATANZAS PASS BRIDGE AND BACK OVERLOOKING THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH. THROUGHOUT THE ROUTE YOU WILL BE DIRECTED AND CHEERED ON BY MANY SHRIMP FESTIVAL GOERS AS WELL AS OUR CYPRESS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES AND COACHES!
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE DIRECTLY BENEFIT STUDENT-ATHLETES AT CYPRESS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL BY PROVIDING NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO COMPETE AT THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING JOINING THIS EVENT AND SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ATHLETES!
AWARDS: OVERALL MALE/FEMALE WINNER. AGE GROUPS 1ST, 2ND & 3RD MALE/FEMALE - 10YRS AND UNDER, 11-14, 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+
AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BEGIN AS CLOSE TO 10AM AS POSSIBLE.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP - FRIDAY 3/6/26, 3-7PM, AT DOC FORDS FMB.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION - 7AM TO 8:45AM. PRICE IS $40.00. DOC FORDS FMB, 708 FISHERMAN'S WARF, FT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931
RACE DAY PACKET UP - 7AM TO 8:45AM AT DOC FORDS FMB.
CHIP TIMING IS PROVIDED BY BEACH BUM TIMING [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/].
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE DIRECTLY BENEFIT STUDENT-ATHLETES AT CYPRESS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL BY PROVIDING NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO COMPETE AT THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING JOINING THIS EVENT AND SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ATHLETES!
AWARDS: OVERALL MALE/FEMALE WINNER. AGE GROUPS 1ST, 2ND & 3RD MALE/FEMALE - 10YRS AND UNDER, 11-14, 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+
AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BEGIN AS CLOSE TO 10AM AS POSSIBLE.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP - FRIDAY 3/6/26, 3-7PM, AT DOC FORDS FMB.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION - 7AM TO 8:45AM. PRICE IS $40.00. DOC FORDS FMB, 708 FISHERMAN'S WARF, FT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931
RACE DAY PACKET UP - 7AM TO 8:45AM AT DOC FORDS FMB.
CHIP TIMING IS PROVIDED BY BEACH BUM TIMING [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/].
Races
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2026 Yo! Taco Shrimp Run 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSEDRace Route Must be cleared by 9:45 to ensure a clear route for the Parade the begins at 10am. Racers that are not yet over the bridge by 9:45 will be rerouted to a shortened route.
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