Event Description

The Cypress Lake High School Athletic Department has exciting news! In conjunction with the 62nd annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival, we are proud to announce the return of The Shrimp Run 5k, presented by Cypress Lake High School Athletics. The "Shrimp Run" has historically been one of the most popular races in Southwest Florida. The festive 5k course takes you over the Matanzas Bridge twice while thousands of onlookers cheer runners on! The race starts at 9 am and precedes the ever-popular Shrimp Parade.

Event details and schedule

Greetings Shrimp Runners! 

Thank you for registering for The Shrimp Run, Presented by Cypress Lake Athletics. We are looking forward to a great event and race! Stay tuned for more details about our sponsors, race route and parking. 

Parade and Timing 

Runners and walkers are all welcome, however, we ask that you complete the race before the parade comes through the finish line area, shortly after 10am. At the 35 minute mark we will ask runners to shorten their race at the top of the bridge (This is slightly over one-mile.)