Ghost of the Coast Fun Run

Ghost of the Coast 5KSaturday, October 31, 2026 | 7:30 AMEastwood Golf Course | Fort Myers, Florida Something spooky is taking over the fairways this Halloween. Join the Fort Myers Police Department and Apex Promoz at Eastwood Golf Course for the Ghost of the Coast 5K, a Halloween morning filled with running, costumes, candy and family fun. Participants will take on a scenic 5K course through one of Fort Myers’ most unique race locations while all you ghosts, goblins, pirates, superheroes and other creatures roam the grounds. The race will benefit the Fort Myers Police Department Police Athletic League (PAL), supporting programs that serve local youth through athletics, mentorship and positive community engagement. Costumes Highly EncouragedCome dressed to impress. Individual costumes, matching couples, family themes and costumed pets are all encouraged. In addition to the traditional race awards, we will present costume awards for: Best Family CostumeBest Male CostumeBest Female CostumeBest Couple CostumeBest Pet CostumeCreativity counts, so do not show up wearing the same tired vampire cape you have had since 2009 and expect to walk away with a trophy. Race AwardsAwards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, along with male and female age-group winners. Halloween Finish-Line PartyThe fun does not end when you cross the finish line. Kids can collect candy at the finish, and participants and families can enjoy: Snow conesPopcornCotton candyHalloween candyMusic and finish-line entertainmentCostume contests and awards Event DetailsDate: Saturday, October 31, 2026Start Time: 7:30 AMLocation: Eastwood Golf Course, Fort Myers, FloridaDistance: 5KEvent Type: Chip-timed run and walkCostumes: Strongly encouraged Bring the family, wear your best costume and start Halloween with a few haunted miles at the Ghost of the Coast 5K.