The Grande Firehouse 5k 2026

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. This year the Big Mouth chili cookoff is downtown. Starting at 11am: https://bocagrandechamber.com/event/big-mouth-chili-challenge/ NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION (( ONLINE ONLY bring your phone to register )) No refund of race entries. Please note that Gasparilla Island is accessed by a toll bridge. $$ COME STAY FOR THE DAY 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&#43;. Special awards will be given for the male & female overall, master (40&#43;), grandmaster (50&#43;), senior grandmaster (60&#43;), and veteran master (70&#43;). 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.