Apex Promoz Hispanic Heritage 5K
Hey Apex Family, We are bringing the energy to Fort Myers and this one is going to be BIG. 🔥 For the first time ever at Bell Tower Shops Fort Myers 🔥
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers, FL
Event Overview
The Apex Promoz Hispanic Heritage 5K returns for its second year, bigger, louder, and more vibrant than ever. Join us at Bell Tower Shops for a high energy celebration of culture, community, and fitness. As the original Hispanic Heritage 5K in Southwest Florida, this event brings people together to honor the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures while inviting EVERYONE to be part of the experience. This is not your typical 5K. This is a PARTY. Whether you run, walk, dance, or just come out for the vibes, you are invited. During registration, participants can choose a country to represent, celebrating their heritage or a culture they love. Expect nonstop music, festive energy, and an unforgettable race experience from start to finish.
Race Experience
- 🎧 Live DJ throughout the event
- 🎤 MC FitConSazonSWFL “The Dominican Hulk Hogan” bringing nonstop energy
- 🎉 Festival vibes all morning long
Participants are encouraged to wear Hispanic themed outfits, bring flags, and represent with pride.
Represent Your Flag
- Choose a country during registration and show up ready to represent
- Bring your flags
- Wear your colors
- Show your pride
Let’s see which country shows up the strongest this year
Couples Dance Competition
Immediately after the race, we turn the party up with our Latin Couples Dance Competition. This is all about FUN. No experience needed. Amateurs welcome. Be wacky, be creative, be YOU. Even if you have “two left feet”… you might still walk away with a prize. 😂
- 🏆 Prize awarded to the winning couple
- 👟 Fleet Feet is hooking it up with a FREE pair of shoes for the winners
- 🎧 Sign up with the DJ before the race
Eligibility: Both participants must be registered runners. Proof of registration required.
This was one of the biggest highlights from our last event and we are bringing it back even bigger 🔥
Event Options
- 5K Chip Timed Race
- 1 Mile Fun Run Walk
Participant Swag
- All participants receive Official race shirt
- Custom finisher medal
Awards
Awards will follow the dance competition. Must be present to receive.
- Overall Gun Time: Top 3 Male and Female
- Age Groups Chip Time: Top 3 Male and Female in each group (0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus)
Packet Pickup
- Fleet Feet Fort Myers
- Friday, September 18, 2026: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday, September 19, 2026: 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM
Race Day Schedule
- 8:00 AM: 5K Start
- 8:10 AM: 1 Mile Start
- 9:00 AM: Dance Competition
- 9:30 AM: Awards Ceremony
This event is all about community, culture, and having a good time. Grab your friends, Grab your family, Pick your country, And come be part of something special. Let’s make this the biggest Hispanic Heritage 5K Southwest Florida has ever seen. See you at the start line