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Events

FloridaRoadRaces.com Thunderbolt Triathlons Chilly Willy Duathlon 2023 Gates River Run 15K and 5K Grand Fondo Bike Ride / Tour Escape From Ft Desoto Triathlon Race For Education 5K & 1 Mile Discover Caladesi Run Strawberry Classic 5K and 10K Game On ! Races 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend Hog Hustle 5K Dare To Go Bare 5K Armadillo Run 5K/10K Honor Our Hero's 5K Rotary Beach Run 5K TopGun Triathlon Tampa Fire Dept 5K Shark Tooth & Fin Weekend Kiwanis Adventure Run Meek & Mighty Triathlon St. Anthony’s Triathlons Ronnie’s Run 10 Mile & 5K Caliente Dare Dare 5K Treasure Coast Marathon Out The Demand Stomp 5K Suncoast Triathlon 2023 Chilly Willy Duathlon 2023

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RUNNING TAMPA BAY DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY JANUARY 7 TBA

FORT DESOTO HALF MARATHON

CONTACT

LOCATION

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SUNDAY JANUARY 8 TBA

BRANDON 1/2 MARATHON 13.1 AND 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

BRANDON FL.

SUNDAY JANUARY 15 TBA

KIWANIS ADVENTURE RUN 5K AND 5MILE

JOE GARRISON 727-535-2257

HONEYMOON ISLAND DUNEDIN FL.

SUNDAY JANUARY 15 TBA

ST. PETE CLASSIC 13.1/0K/5K 2 DAY EVENTS

stpetebeachclassic.com.

ST. PETE BEACH FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 TBA

ST. PETE CATHOLIC SCHOOL NUN RUN 5K

863-293-3311

WINTER HAVEN FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 7:00 AM

RONNIE'S RUN 5 / 10 MiILERS

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 28 TBA

ST. PETE RUNNING FESTIVAL MAR/13.1/5K 2 DAY EVENT

603-488-1186

SAND KEY PARK CLEARWATER FL.

SUNDAY JANUARY 29 TBA

FLORIDA CHALLENGE MARATHON AND 5K

WWW.TAMPARACES.COM

ALAFIA RIVER STATE PARK RUSKIN FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 TBA

BEST DAMM RACE 13.1 AND 5K 2 DAY EVENT

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SAFETY HARBOR FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11 8:00 AM

SDC 2023 10K/5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

PLANT CITY FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 7:30 AM

DISCOVER CALADESI ISLAND RACE 2023 5K/10 MILE

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MICHAEL PATTERSON 727-918-9778

PIER 60 CLEARWATER FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 8:00 AM

O2BREATHE 5K

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AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 8:00 AM

USF COLLEGE OF NURSING SCRUB RUN 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

USF CAMPUS TAMPA FL.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19 8:00 AM

SPRINT TO SPRING 5K 5K

RACEROSTER.COM

TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 TBA

GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HALF MARATHON

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OFFICE 813-254-7866

DOWNTOWN TAMPA FL.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 TBA

GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K AND 5K

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DOWNTOWN TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 4 TBA

FLORIDA SHAMROCK CHALLENGE 13.1 /10K/5K

floridashamrockhalfathon

FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SUNDAY MARCH 5 8:00 AM

BRIGHTER DAYS 5K RUN FOR AUTISM AWARENESS

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TARPON SPRINGS FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 11 TBA

WINTER HAVEN POLICE DEPT 5K RUN

863-291-5858

CENTRAL PARK WINTER HAVEN FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 11 5:00 PM

ROCK THE RIBBON 10K,5K

727- 461-8657

CLEARWATER FL.

SUNDAY MARCH 12 TBA

SKYWAY 10K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SKYWAY BRIDGE ST. PETE FL.

SUNDAY MARCH 12 TBA

TAMPA WARRIORS ST PATRICK DAY 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

GADESTIN PARK TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 18 TBA

SEMINOLE STAMPEDE 5K AND 1 MILE

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SEMINOLE FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 18 8:00 AM

ARMADILLO RUN 10K / 5K

727-278-4663

OLDSMAR FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 18 8:00 AM

ROTARY RUNS THE BEACH 5K AND 1 MILE

CLIFF KOCH 407-733-6199

STEINBRENNER FIELD INDIAN ROCKS BEACH FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 18 8:00 AM

THE DOWNTOWN DUNEDIN ST. PATRICK DAY 5K

www.727CanRace.com

DUNEDIN FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 25 TBA

LAKE MINNEOLA HALF MARATHON 13.1 / 10K / 5K

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMOMT FL.

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RUNNING TAMPA BAY DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY MARCH 25 TBA

STRAWBERRY CLASSIC 10K AND 5K

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY MARCH 25 8:00 AM

STOMP OUT THE DEMAND OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING 5K

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AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

FRIDAY MARCH 31 7:00 PM

ROAR THROUGH YBOR 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

CENNTENNIAL PARK YBOR FL.

SATURDAY APRIL 1 TBA

BAY CARE 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

CLEARWATER FL.

SATURDAY APRIL 1 TBA

CROOM TRAIL RUN 50 MILE / 50K/ 16 MILE

www,tamparaces.com

BROOKSVILLE FL.

SATURDAY APRIL 1 TBA

TIA 5K ON THE RUNWAY

www.tampaairport.com/5K

TAMPA INTER. AIRPORT TAMPA FL.

SUNDAY APRIL 2 9:00 AM

DARE TO GO BARE 5K AND 2K

813-949-1810

LAKE COMO LUTZ FL.

MONDAY APRIL 3 TBA

RUSK SACK RACE 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY APRIL 15 TBA

WITHLACOOCHEE MOON RIVER RUN 13.1 / 19K 5K

WWW.ULTRASIGNUP.COM

DADE CITY FL.

SUNDAY APRIL 23 8:00 AM

THE CLAW RUN 5M / 10M TRAIL RUNS

www.tampaairport.com

ALAFIA RIVER STATE PARK RUSKIN FL.

SATURDAY MAY 6 TBA

HOG HUSTLE 5K AND 1 MILE

CHRIS HOVAN 727-733-6728

DUNEDIN FL.

SATURDAY MAY 6 TBA

MED FOUNDATION 10K AND 5K

SANDI LAKE sandilake@ymail.com

AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY MAY 13 TBA

HIPPIE DASK 10K/5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SAFETY HARBOR FL.

SATURDAY MAY 13 TBA

MAYFAIURE 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LAKELAND FL.

SATURDAY MAY 20 TBA

TAMPA BEER RUN 5K

SATURDAY MAY 27 TBA

SPRING LAKE MEMORIAL CLASSIC 10K/5K/2 MILE

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

BROOKSVILE FL.

TUESDAY JUNE 6 TBA

SPK 5K RACE AGAINST MELANOMIA

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

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MISC.

AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

RUNNING SW FLORIDA DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY JANUARY 14 TBA

SARASOTA MARATHON 26.2,13.1,10K,5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SARASOTYA FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 14 TBA

YMCA SANDBAR HALF MARATHON /5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NORTH PORT FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 8:00 AM

BILL BILL FOUNDATION BIG 5K

RACE ROSTER 321-765-4101

BRADENTON FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 8:00 AM

SCRUB JAY TACES

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

OSPREY FL.

SUNDAY JANUARY 22 8:00 AM

TRAIL HOG HALF MARATHON 13.1,10K,5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

VENICE FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 TBA

NAPLES DISTANCE CLASSIC 13.1 / 10K / 5K

ELITE EVENTS runeliteevents.com

NAPLES FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 TBA

EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 5K

239-334-2999

FORT MYERS FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 8:00 AM

5K RUN FOR DONUTS

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SARASPTA FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 TBA

YMCA RUN YOYR HEART OUT 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

VENICE FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 4 TBA

FORT MYERS CITY OF PALMS HALF MARATHON

runeliteevents.com

FORT MYERS FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 4 7:15 AM

SHARK TOOTH 10K

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AIRPORT VENICE FL.

SUNDAY MARCH 5 8:00 AM

SHARK FIN 5K

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AIRPORT VENICE FL.

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RUNNING NORTH DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY JANUARY 14 TBA

WILD THINGS RACES 50K,26.2,13.1.10K.5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

OCALA FL.

SUNDAY JANUARY 15 TBA

FTC MARATHON

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

HAWTHORNE FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 TBA

HELLCAT 10K/30K/50K

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE BEACH FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 TBA

LIFE HALF MARATHON 26.2

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

PALATKA FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 28 TBA

BILLY BOWLEGS 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TALLAHASSEE FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 28 TBA

NEWNAN'S LAKE 15K 15K / 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

GAINESVILLE FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 28 8:00 AM

MATANZAS 5K

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

ST. AUGUSTINE FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 TBA

DONNA MARATHON WEEKEND

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE BEACH FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 TBA

PENSACOLA DOUBLE BRIDGE RUN 15K / 5K

#DOUBLEBRIDGERUN

PENSACOLA FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 9:00 AM

RACHEL QUINONES MEMORIAL 5K 5K

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 TBA

ANFRY TORTOISE 25K / 50K

ULTRSASIGNUP.COM

BRYCEVILLE FL.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 TBA

TALLAHASSEE MARATHON 26.2,13.1 MILES

marathon@gulfwinds.org

TALLAHASSEE FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11 TBA

SUPER HERO 5K / 8K RUNS

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 8:00 AM

ORTEGA RIVER RUN 5 MILE RUN

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 4 7:00 AM

GATES RIVER RUN 15K / 5K

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 11 TBA

MC GUIRE'S ST PATRICK DAY 5K

PENSACOLA TRACK CLUB

SUNDAY MARCH 12 8:00 AM

ST PADDY';S DAY RUN 5K AND 10K

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

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RUNNING SOUTH DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY JANUARY 14 TBA

HOLLYWOOD BEACH BROARDWALK HALF MARATHON / 13.1

ELITE EVENTS runeliteevents.com

HOLLYWOOD FL.

MONDAY JANUARY 16 TBA

MARTIN LUTHER KING 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

MIAMI FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 TBA

RIVER RUNS 5K RUNS FOR A REASON

ckindell@spanishriver.com

BOCA RATON FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 TBA

MAYOR MESSAM'S 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

MIRAMAR FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 TBA

PUBLIX FT. LAUDERDALE A1A MARATHON WEEKEND

a1amarathon.com/

FORT LAUDERDALE FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 4 TBA

ST. PATRICK 5K / 10K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

POMPANO BEACH FL.

SUNDAY MARCH 5 TBA

305 HALF MARATHON 13.1 / 5K

305MIA@ LTevents.zendesk.com

MIAMI FL.

SUNDAY MARCH 5 TBA

TREASURECOAST MARATHON AND 1/2 MARATHON

GAME ON !

561- 768-7889

MEMORIAL PARK STUART FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 11 TBA

SHAMROCK 4 MILER

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT LAUDERDALE FL.

SATURDAY APRIL 8 TBA

RUN SINGER ISLAND HALF 13.1,10K

561- 768-7889

SINGER ISLAND FL.

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RUNNING ORLANDO DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY JANUARY 14 TBA

SHARK BITE HALF MARATHON 13.1 / 5K

www.sharkbitehalf.com

NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 7:30 AM

PARK AVE 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

WINTER PARK FL.

SUNDAY JANUARY 29 TBA

TOWN OF CELEBRATION MARATHON 26.2 AND 13.1 MILES

321-436-9742

CELEBRATION FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 TBA

MOONLIGHT BEACH RUN 13.1 / 5K / 10K / 5K

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

DAYTONA BEACH FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 7:30 AM

LADY TRACK SHACK 5K RUN

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11 7:30 AM

RUN 4 LOVE 4 MILER

EMMI 407-896-1160

WINTER PARK FL.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12 TBA

DAYTONA 2 BEACH HALF MARATHON AND 5K RUN

CLASH ENDURANCE

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 TBA

HOWEY IN THE HILLS 13.1 / 10K / 5K

SATURDAY MARCH 4 TBA

BEST DAMM RACE ORLANDO 13.1 / 10K / 5K

SATURDAY MARCH 11 8:00 AM

SMILE MILE

SATURDAY MARCH 25 TBA

LAKE MINNEOLA HALF MARATHON 13.1 / 10K / 5K

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMOMT FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 25 7:30 AM

WINTER PARK ROAD RACE 10K AND 2 MILE

EMMI 407-896-1160

WINTER PARK FL.

SATURDAY APRIL 22 7:30 AM

RUN FOR TREES 5K RUN

EMMI 407-896-1160

WINTER PARK FL.

THURSDAY MAY 4 6:15 PM

SIMPLE IOA CORPORATE 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

TUESDAY JULY 4 7:30 AM

WATERMELON 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

WINTER PARK FL.

MISC.

DAYTONA BEACH FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

HOWEY IN THE HILLS FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ORLANDO FL.

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

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BI-TRIATHLONS DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 TBA

CHILLY WILLY DUATHLON RUN / BIKE RUN FLORIDA'S LARGEST DU

CONTACT

LOCATION

MISC.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

RUN 3.1 MILES BIKE 10 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 TBA

SPACE COAST TRIATHLON

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

COCOA FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 11 TBA

ADVENTHEALTH 40TH ANNUAL CLERMONT TRIATHLON

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

INTERNATIONAL DUATHLON / RELAYS AQUABIKE

SUNDAY MARCH 12 7:30 AM

THE INTIMIDOR TRIATHLON AND OPEN WATER SWIM

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

SWIM 1.2 MILES BIKE 60 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES

SATURDAY MARCH 18 8:00 AM

CLEAN AIR BIKE RIDES BIKE RIDES OF 14,28,48 100K OR 100 MILES

DRC SPORTS www.Cleanairride.com

INVERNESS FL.

SUNDAY MARCH 19 TBA

GAME ON 1 TRIATHLON

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OCEAN WALK SINGER ISLAND PALM BEACH SERIES

SUNDAY MARCH 19 TBA

GRANDO BIKE RIDE / TOUR 35,55,95 MILES

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PASCO PASCO COUNTY FL.

SATURDAY MARCH 25 TBA

ESCAPE FROM FORT DESOTO TRI TRI/DU AND AQUABIKE

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FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY APRIL 22 TBA

ADVENTHEALTH LAKE MINNEOLA SUNSET SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUA.

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

LAKE MINNEOLA FL.

SATURDAY APRIL 29 TBA

ST. ANTHONY'S MEEK & MIGHTY TRIATHLON 2023

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OFFICE INFO 727-820-7790

DOWNTOWN ST PETE FL.

VARIOUS DISTANCE TO AGE POOL SWIM

SUNDAY APRIL 30 TBA

SAINT ANTHONY TRIATHLON

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DOWNTOWN ST. PETE FL.

OLYMPIC DISTANCE SPRINT DISTANCE

SUNDAY MAY 7 TBA

GAME ON !

KEY LARGO TRIATHLON

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561- 768-7889

JOHN PENNEKAMP PARK KEY LARGO FL.

OLYMPIC DISTANCE SPRINT DISTANCE DUATHLON

SUNDAY MAY 21 TBA

DUNEDIN TRIATHLON SPRINT / DUATHLON

LARRY Ihfrank@gte.net

HONEYMOON ISLAND DUNEDIN FL.

SUNDAY MAY 21 TBA

GAME ON !

PONTE VEDRA BEACH TRI

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561- 768-7889

PNTE VEDRA BEACH FL.

OLYMPIC DISTANCE SPRINT DISTANCE DUATHLON N

SUNDAY JUNE 11 TBA

GAME ON !

ESCAPE TO HUTCHINSON ISLAND

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561- 768-7889

HUTCHINSON ISLAND FL.

INTERTNATIONAL DIS SPRINT DISTANCE DUATHLON

SATURDAY AUGUST 5 8:00 AM

TOPGUN TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON / AQUABIKE

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FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE RUN 10 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19 TBA

LAST CHANCE TRIATHLON FORMERLY SUNCOAST

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FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE MIKE 10 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES

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TRIATHLON .5/1`0/5K DUATHLON 1 / 10 / 3 AQUBIKE 5K / 10 SWIM 440 YARDS BIKE 8.4 MILES RUN 5K

January/February

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10th Anniversary

Discover Caladesi Island

… from the sands of Clearwater Beach to the trails of Caladesi… and back!

MEN’S + WOMEN’S TECH SHIRTS

POST RACE AWARDS AND FOOD

7:30 AM 10 MILE START 7:45 AM 5K START

https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/ ClearwaterBeach/DiscoverCaladesi

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Tampa Bay Runners Presents

42nd Annual Driscoll's Strawberry Classic (runsignup.com)

Saturday, March 25, 2023 Temple Terrace Elementary School 124 Flotto Ave Temple Terrace, Florida 33617

42nd

STRAWBERRY CLASSIC

EVENTS

Strawberry Classic 10k

Strawberry Classic 10k Student

Strawberry Classic 5k

7:00AM EDT

7:00AM EDT

8:30AM EDT

Strawberry Classic 5k Student

Strawberry Classic 15k Challenge

$20

$50

Strawberry Classic 15k Challenge Student

8:30AM EDT

7:00AM EDT

7:00AM EDT

Strawberry Classic Fun Run

Virtual Strawberry Classic 5K or 10K

Virtual Strawberry Classic 15K

$10

$40

$40

$30

$20

$30

$40

9:00AM EDT Virtual Strawberry Classic Fun Run/1 Miler

$20 PRESENTING SPONSOR

EVENT SPONSOR

42nd Annual Driscoll's Strawberry Classic March 25th, 2023. For 42 years, we have been putting on a race that benefits our charities, our members and our community. Race benefits Local Meals on Wheels and Children’s Dream Fund. This Year Join Us for the 5k, 10k or 15k Distance Challenge (5k+10k). Those ambitious runners will be able to run both!

Register now! Don't forget to invite friends and family to join you in the fun!

RACE START TIMES

7:00am – 10k race start 8:30am - 5k race start 9:00am - 1 mile Strawberry Fun Run start All races begin at the Temple Terrace Elementary School

Age group - 3 deep for 5k and 10k races. 1 deep for 15k challenge Overall Winners - Awards for Male and Female in 5k, 10k and 15k challenge races Masters Winners - Awards for Male and Female in 5k and 10k races Finisher Medals - 5k and 10k race and 15k challenge race* Race t-shirts for all races! * If you complete the 15k challenge you will receive three medals.

VIRTUAL OPTION!

For those who are unable to attend the 2023 Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic Race in person, we have the virtual option. This option allows you to run at your own convenience wherever and whenever you choose to do it and still get all the race medals, shirts and bibs. (Virtual Race Packets can be picked up at the same time and locations as the live event.) Any packets remaining ( for Virtual runners only) will be mailed out Monday after the live event. Please note: Shirt sizes are only guaranteed if preregistered before March 1, 2023. After that time, the shirts will be available as noted.

EARLY RACE PACKET PICKUP

We will have several early race packet pickups for this year's event.

• Thursday, March 23rd - Time 5:00pm – 7:00pm • Location TBD. • Friday, March 24th - Time 5:00pm – 7:00pm • Location Run Fit – Located in the Publix Shopping Center at Sunlake & 54

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City of Dunedin Parks & Recreation presents

Saturday May 7, 2022 8 am Hale Activity Center

330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698 (across from TD Ballpark) ► Fees & Deadlines:

$25 through May 4; $30 as of May 5

► Online Registration:

Available through May 6, 12:00 pm. Register at www.DunedinGov.com/payonline or www.active.com

Dunedin’s Annual 5K Run returns!

The course begins at the Hale Activity Center and follows a scenic route along Edgewater Drive, through downtown Dunedin and ends back at the Hale Activity Center.

• Dry-Fit T-Shirt to the first 500 registered • Pancake breakfast provided by Kiwanis Club of Dunedin • Chip Timing • Awards to Top Male & Top Female Overall

► Mail or In Person Registration:

Dunedin Community Center 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin FL 34698 (727) 812-4530

► Race Day Registration:

Opens at 7:00 am Hale Activity Center (across from TD Ballpark) 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin FL 34698

► Packet Pick Up:

• Awards to Top Male & Top Female Masters (40+)

Thursday, May 5, 7am-8pm Dunedin Community Center 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin FL 34698 (727) 812-4530

• Awards to Top 3 Male & Female in each 5 year age group (9 & under to 70+)

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► Mail signed form and payment to (must be postmarked by 4/22/22): Dunedin Community Center (Hog Hustle 5K) 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin FL 34698 I, hereby assume all risk of injury, liability, loss and hazards incidental to participation in the “Hog Hustle.” I also acknowledge the fact that this program may/or does involve physical exertion where injuries may occur and I consider myself physically fit and adequately trained for the “Hog Hustle.” I do hereby waive, release and agree to hold harmless the organizers, sponsors, activity supervisors, volunteers, co-sponsoring organizations and participants, and the City of Dunedin for any claim arising out of an injury of any kind, including losses or injuries arising from the negligence of the City of Dunedin, its agents or employees. I also acknowledge that the City of Dunedin will not assume costs related to injury or injuries while involved in this activity.

Signature (Legal Guardian if under 18):

Date: City of Dunedin Parks & Recreation 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin FL 34698 www.DunedinGov.com (727) 812-4530

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WHAT IF YOU COULD CHARGE ON THE RUN?

WHAT IF SOLAR POWER COULD POWER YOUR TRAINING? AND THE ONLY THING YOU EVER HAD TO RACE WAS THE SUN? IT WOULD MAKE EVERY SESSION NOT JUST A CHANCE TO GET BETTER — BUT ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO RUN LONGER. WITH POWER GLASS™ ON THE FORERUNNER 955 SOLAR, YOU CAN GET OUR MOST ADVANCED RUNNING SMARTWATCH — PLUS, A BATTERY BOOST FROM ABOVE ANYTIME YOU’RE OUTSIDE.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION (RIDE), OH, AND HELMET Brian is a practicing attorney, specializing in personal injury cases with a subspecialty representing cyclists in bike/ auto accidents. He is a lifelong resident of St. Petersburg, and has been active, as both a participant and race manager for in excess of thirty years. He has worked on all phases of race production, including being one of the early race directors of St. Anthony’s Triathlon; announces many races on the West Coast of Florida, and served the Florida Region on the National Board of Directors for USATriathlon for six years, and is the Past President of that Organization.

Brian is also on the Board/ Executive committee for the Frogman swim, proceeds of which benefit the Navy Seal Foundation providing multiple forms of assistance to families of Seals who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.

He is married to Awilda, and remains active in our sports community as both a participant and as an announcer of triathlons, running events, and the Seal Frogman Swim across Tampa Bay. He can be reached at bch@bchfirm. com, or 727-515-9397.

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As we enter the new year, with crashes and injuries to cyclists occurring at an increasingly alarming rate, I want to beg you all who have not yet purchased lights and video for your rides to do so. If you have cameras and lights, I implore you to use them for EVERY ride. Don’t think for a minute just because it’s daylight, you are safe. In fact, statistics show we can actually be invisible to drivers during the bright daylight, unless you are doing everything to make them see you. Strobe lights, both front and rear, bright clothing, including bright socks, can help.

If you have the misfortune of being struck by a motor vehicle, having a video camera (garmin, go pro, CycliqPlus are a few of many available products on the market) that is recording your ride can make the difference between recovering financial compensation for your injuries, or getting nothing. As an attorney actively representing injured cyclists, I can tell you more often than not, the driver’s report of how the crash occurred and who is at fault differs dramatically from the reality that will be caught by your video. That $250-$400 video/audio investment has made the difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars that but for the camera evidence would not have been recoverable.

And, of course, don’t forget a quality MIPS helmet to protect your brain.

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WHAT IF SOLAR POWER COULD POWER YOUR TRAINING? AND THE ONLY THING YOU EVER HAD TO RACE WAS THE SUN? IT WOULD MAKE EVERY SESSION NOT JUST A CHANCE TO GET BETTER — BUT ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO RUN LONGER. WITH POWER GLASS™ ON THE FORERUNNER 955 SOLAR, YOU CAN GET OUR MOST ADVANCED RUNNING SMARTWATCH — PLUS, A BATTERY BOOST FROM ABOVE ANYTIME YOU’RE OUTSIDE.

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Staying Motivated

Not only that, exercise has no meaningful goal attached to it.

Missing a training session sounds like a setback, which it is. That’s why it’s important to think in terms of training. This becomes easier by signing up for a 5K race, obstacle mud run, sprint triathlon, or open-water swim - something that requires training. Having that date on the calendar provides something to train for and provides motivation not to miss a training session. That’s because you’re not exercising; you’re training.

By Pete Williams

ANNOUNCE A GOAL – Once that event date is on the calendar, announce it publicly. Social media has made this much easier. Posting about signing up for a race will yield supportive comments and perhaps inspire friends to enter the event. Others might suggest nearby training groups you didn’t know existed. Most importantly, you’re now motivated to live up to the public goal. Social media isn’t for everyone, but many find it beneficial to provide training updates and, of course, photos of triumphant finishes.

MAKE EARLY APPOINTMENTS – Many people find it’s advantageous to train first thing in the morning before life gets in the way. An after-work training session can get derailed by late meetings or family-related developments. Becoming a morning person takes motivation, however. The key is to make early appointments, whether it be with a trainer, a training partner, or by scheduling a class. It’s a lot harder to hit the snooze button when you’ve paid for a training session or have a friend waiting at the gym or in the driveway. A training partner serves as an accountability partner, providing extra motivation.

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otivation, or lack thereof, is a challenge for anyone, whether it’s someone training for a fifth Ironman or someone looking to get off the couch and begin a fitness regimen.

The common denominator is fitting training into a busy schedule of work, family, and other commitments. Life gets in the way and it’s easy to rationalize not working out.

After all, you’re busy providing for your family and being present for friends. Who can find the motivation to work out?

Some people find the motivation to get into a smaller dress or swimsuit. So-called external motivation, however, tends to be short-lived. The more powerful motivation comes from within. Not only do you want to avoid the many physical problems related to poor diet and inactivity but you want to have the strength and energy to be that bedrock for your loved ones. Here are five ways to find that motivation:

GO STREAKING – This doesn’t require nudity, though there are clothing-optional races like Tampa Bay’s own Caliente Bare Dare 5K (May 1, this year) and Lake Como’s Dare to Go Bare 5K (March 27) that provide the motivation to lose a few pounds before race day.

Think in terms of building training streaks. Vow to do something each day. Runners need not run every day, but they can spend the non-running days performing 30 minutes of yoga or foam rolling.

Maintaining a streak of any kind is motivation to keep it alive. Stephen King has famously written 2,000 words a day, every day, for decades. Jerry Seinfeld, for many years, would mark a red X on a year-long wall calendar for each day he wrote new jokes. This motivated him to constantly create material and not break the chain. King and Seinfeld were inspired to keep their streaks active, believing they’d somehow lose their edge if they stopped. Call it motivation or superstition, but it works, whether in writing, comedy, or training. The longer the streak goes, the more motivation there is to keep it going.

GET FAMILY INVOLVED – It’s easier to get motivated to train if it’s something the kids or significant other want to do such as running or swimming. In our screen-based culture, any opportunity to move with loved ones should be embraced.

Family provides a much deeper level of motivation, however. People tend to become parents today later than in previous generations and want to make sure they have the energy and stamina to deal with teenagers in their fifties and even sixties, to say nothing of wishing to hang around to see those kids well into adulthood. That means training now.

Our significant others will love us even if we put on weight or experience health issues because of unhealthy lifestyles. But who wants to be a burden to the person they love most? Thinking of loved ones and the future is the strongest motivation to work out.

TRAIN, DON’T EXERCISE – This motivating factor is more subtle. Don’t think in terms of getting exercise but rather engaging in training. Exercise is for dogs and prisoners. It sounds optional. If you miss exercise, it’s easier to rationalize.

Oh, something came up with the kids or I had to stay late at work. I’ll get back to it tomorrow. Then tomorrow never comes.

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Pete Williams is an NASM-certified personal trainer who writes about fitness and performance living at ToLiveLean.com.

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The perfect distance for new and young triathletes.

Ages 7–10:

Swim 100 yards | Bike 3.6 miles | Run .5 mile

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How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain Savories Sweets Spirits

Throughout the holidays we are bombarded with the temptation of savories, sweets, spirits. I refer to them as the three S's. I would like to provide you with some tips to help you manage and answer the temptation that comes along with three tempting S's which could lead to unwanted weight gain.

Savories. Truly savor each bite of what you choose to eat. Be present and in the moment as you enjoy what you eat. While eating ask yourself "is this worth it?". If it is then enjoy. Mindless eating is dangerous and a waste of calories. Give yourself grace. It's ok to eat the bad stuff on a rare occasion so help yourself digest it by eating HALF as much raw food and load HALF your plate with raw fruits and vegetables. This will also help you feel more full and help you from over eating.

Spirits! For cocktails a good strategy is to match each cocktail with an equal serving of water. So BEFORE each cocktail drink a glass of water. This will help you stay hydrated and keep you feeling full, making it harder to over eat. And for your holiday cocktails, I recommend you use vodka which is the lowest in sugar, calories, and the least processed.

Sweets is the most tempting for me. Share your desserts, or just try a bite. Portion control is a game changer.

Move more and counteract any of your overeating with activity. Keep in mind any palm size inch thick dessert is probably about 250-300 calories so that means it will take an extra 20-30 minutes of exercise at an effort in which you are sweating to burn those extra calories.

Socialize & Exercise Dance at parties. Make social engagements active in an effort to burn those extra calories. For example, instead of planning a luncheon with your friend, go on a power walk. Or instead of going to a movie or out for a drink with your friend, go to a group exercise class.

I hope you found this helpful and implement these strategies to fight the extra weight the three S's can bring on this holiday season.

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To see? Or to be seen?

That is the question

To see or to be seen, that is the question, you need to ask yourself when using and or buying a light for training in the dark.

And with these hot humid summer days, there is relief to run earlier before the sun rises.

To see or to be seen are two different purposes wearing lights serve and both are needed. Typically white lights are to see and colored lights are to be seen. The better you can see in the dark the safer you are and the more visible you are in the dark the safer you are. Below, I list lights that I find effective, comfortable, and affordable. You can find all these on Amazon.

AVANTO Triple Beam Chest Light, Night Running Lights for Runners and Joggers with Adjustable Beam and Reflector, Reflective Running Light Vest Gear Sa Amazon $25.99 Amazon (To see & to be seen)

GearLight S1 LED Safety Lights [4 Pack] for Boat, Kayak, Bike, Dog Collar, Stroller, Runners and Night Running - Clip On, Strobe, Amazon $11.99 (to be seen) Written by USAT Coach Celia Dubey You can reach Coach Celia at CoachCeliaDubey@gmail.com

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COLD WATER SWIMMING IN FLORIDA ?

Now that we are starting to get colder air and water temperatures here on this side of Florida there are many questions about what to do and how safe it is to swim without a wetsuit etc.

Something I don’t like is when people make fun of others for using wetsuit or neoprene, first of all, everybody is different and we all have different levels of tolerance and most of the people that swims without a wetsuit at some point in the past they wear a wetsuit.

I’m my opinion and my experience going on 30 years now teaching and coaching swimming is that everything has to be gradual, get in the water slowly acclimating to the temperature and watch the time and increase each time by tolerance, know your limits, don’t jump in or dive into the cold Water unless you are used to the cold water. Cold water can cause gasping of breath and cold water shock, which can be dangerous, then when you finish swimming dry off asap and warm up gradually. (Don’t jump in the hot tub or hot shower) We have a disadvantage here in Florida because it could be cold for two days and then it gets warm. But you can get used to colder temperatures slowly 🙂🙂 Stop making fun of people for wearing a wetsuit! If you wear a wetsuit you are not wimp, please don’t call yourself a wimp! www.owsleo.com January/February

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Heart Rate Variability & How It Affects Your Running WHAT IS HEART RATE VARIABILITY? Heart Rate Variability or HRV is a measure of the variation of time between each heartbeat. This variation is controlled by the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and is different from the number of heart beats per minute.

WHAT IS THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM? The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is the part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, heart beat and digestion. There are two components of the ANS, sympathetic and parasympathetic. The sympathetic nervous system regulates our ‘fight or flight’ response whereas the parasympathetic nervous system regulates our ‘rest and digest’ functions.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE HRV: It is a common misconception that HRV cannot be manipulated. Reality is, HRV can be manipulated and used to tailor pace and effort during a run. The key to optimizing HRV is focusing on deep breathing. During the inhalation portion of breathing, our sympathetic nervous system (the stress/exercise branch) is activated. During the exhalation portion, our parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest branch) is activated.

In order to create coherence within the ANS during breathing, inhale for 3 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds consistently to make this your new breathing pattern.

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