ππ SHRIMP FESTIVAL KIDS RUN π¦π΄
Kick off Shrimp Festival season with a fun, feel-good fitness event just for kids! The Shrimp Festival Kids Run invites young runners in grades Kβ5 to take on a Β½-mile out-and-back beach race at Crescent Beach Family Park, where festival excitement, island spirit, and sandy smiles set the tone for the celebration ahead.
π΄ Big Fun for Little Runners
Each grade will run in staggered starts beginning with 5th grade, giving every child their moment to shine. The first 100 runners receive a free t-shirt, and the first 200 will enjoy a free lunch at the Awards Ceremony β making this more than a raceβ¦ itβs a core memory in the making.
π Awards, Entertainment & Special Guests
After the run, families are invited to celebrate at Sunset Terrace, Margaritaville from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, featuring awards, live entertainment, and appearances from The Bird Gardens of Naples and the Suncoast Pirates. Lunch will be served at 11:00 AM for qualifying participants.
π Event Details
Check-in begins at 7:00 AM and the race starts at 8:30 AM. Online registration will open soon. This event is proudly operated by Cypress Lake High School in partnership with the Fort Myers Beach Lions Shrimp Festival.
πΊ Big smiles. Sandy shoes. Festival memories in the making. πΊ


