# Coach McGarity 5 Mile Hill Run

- **When:** Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 350 South Barfield Drive, Marco Island, FL, 34145
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-5689-coach-mcgarity-5-mile-hill-run

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/MarcoIsland/2013Marco5MileHillRun?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

This is the longest running race in Collier County started by CCPS running coach and teacher, Mark McGarity. Unfortunately, Mark passed away in the summer of 2021, but his legacy continues with GCR continuing to stage his much beloved Marco Hill Run. 

Race T-Shirt to all participants. Finisher Ribbons to all finishers. 

 
Awards

3 deep age group awards

(14 and under, 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, 80-84, 85+)

 Prices:  Students (21 & Under): $20 
                  Adults:  By 12/4 $40
                               12/5 - 12/11 $45
                               Race Day $50

 Packet Pick-Up:  Race Day starting at 6:45 AM
 Race Start: 8:00 AM

Water Stops: Just after mile 1 and before mile 4.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-5689-coach-mcgarity-5-mile-hill-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-5689-coach-mcgarity-5-mile-hill-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).