Ultimate Runner - St Pete

Join us for The St. Pete Mile on Global Running Day.

Bring your own fast!

Whether you’re looking to run your first mile race or you’re trying to crush your personal best, this is for you!

This is a friendly, inclusive and FUN event for people of all ages and abilities! We will race on Global Running Day, June 3rd on the track at Northside Christian School, 7777 62nd Ave North in St. Pete.

• The Race Distance is 1 mile.

• The cost to register is $10. You may sign up online or you can sign up the night of the event. The night of the event cost is $15.

• Kids 12 & Under can participate for free in the kids races (100 meter or 1 mile)

• Check in starts at 5:30pm

• Events commence at 6:20pm. There will be multiple heats of the mile so participants can run with people of comparable speed.

• This event is for runners of all abilities.

• Chipped timed for accurate timing

• Bring your family, friends and run club out to have a fun night of running

• Each participant gets a free coffee card

Come celebrate running with us and other runners on Global Running Day!

You will just check in the night of the event and get a chip at the track!

Provisional Event Schedule:

5:30 PM - Arrival & Registration Begins

6:20 – Kids 100 meter Dash (for ages 1-10, free race)

6:25 - Kids 1-Mile (for ages 13 and under, free race)

6:50 - Believe Mile - 8:00 - 10 + Pace

7:05 pm - Achieve Mile - 7:00 - 8:00 Pace

7:15 pm - Moxie Mile - 6:30 - 7:00 pace

7:25 pm - Grit Mile - MEN- 5:20 - 6:30 pace

7:35 - Championship Mile Female - Under 6:30 minute pace ($50 cash + a $50 SPRC gift card for the top female)

7:45 - Championship Mile Male - Under 5:20 minute pace ($50 cash + a $50 SPRC gift card for the top male)

7:55 - Fast Friends Relay - 1 mile Relay, need a team of 4 friends, 4x400, each runner will run 1 lap

8:15- Awards

Awards will go out to the following categories:

• Winner of Each Heat - Gift Card to SPRC

• Fastest Championship Female - $50 Cash + Gift Card to SPRC

• Fastest Championship Male - $50 Cash + Gift Card to SPRC

• Fastest Friends Relay - TBD

This event is being hosted by St Pete Running Company

*Those who are currently enrolled in spring track training, you will receive a code to register. Be sure to ask the coaches at track or email [email protected]

4TH ANNUAL SGT. ANTHONY MUHLSTADT DEFENDER RUCK

DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED EVENT SHIRT IS MAY 20th.

AFTER MAY 20th, T-SHIRTS WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY. THANK YOU

Proceeds to benefit local organizations committed to battling military suicide

Ruck. Remember. Defend.

Anthony’s Defender Run/Ruck or Walk is more than a physical challenge—it is a mission of purpose, remembrance, and ACTION.

We ruck to honor Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt, USMC, and every service member who has silently carried the weight of stress, trauma, and isolation while serving our country. Anthony’s life, service, and loss remind us that strength does not mean suffering alone—and that suicide prevention begins with connection, education, and courage.

This event exists because suicide is claiming the lives of our active-duty military and veterans at an alarming rate, and too often the warning signs are missed. Anthony’s Defender Ruck was created to bring those conversations out of the shadows and into the open—where real change happens.

When you participate, you are doing more than showing up:

You are standing in defense of life

You are raising awareness for suicide prevention

You are funding critical training and resources that equip people to recognize the signs, have hard conversations, and intervene when it matters most

You are honoring the fallen and supporting the living

Whether you ruck in person, participate virtually or sponsor, you become part of a community that refuses to stay silent and chooses to lead with action.

We ruck to remember

We ruck to protect those still serving.

We ruck so others know they are never alone.

Thank you for stepping up, shouldering the weight, and defending hope.

This year we’ve added a couple fun new options:

Create-a-Team (ruck, run, or walk together!)

Referral rewards + new swag rewards when you invite friends to register

Refer 5 people using your unique link and receive up to a $20.00 refund

Refer 10 people using your unique link and choose a Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt Foundation t-shirt or a foundation tumbler

The Defender 5K and Ruck Walk is also a celebration of life; the lives that were lived in honor of God, Community, and Country. Participants are welcome to join Anthony's family and friends for a special birthday celebration after completion of the Defender Ruck Walk. There will be music, vendors, giveaways, camaraderie, friendship, love, and, of course, birthday cake. Participants are encouraged to use their own devices (smartwatches, etc.) to track their times.

Celebrate our country's 250th birthday and join our 4 mile walk/run on July 4th, which includes two waves at 6:15 am and 7:45 am. The event also features ole fashioned holiday standards such as pie eating competitions, ice cream, pizza, popsicles, and fireworks. The walk/run event is capped at 3,000 participants across the two waves

Each participant in the 4-miler will receive a high quality, custom-designed run bib with timing chip and custom race shirt at packet pick-up. All 4-miler finishers receive a St Pete Pier inspired finisher medal. Participants in the 2x4 Challenge receive an additional 2x4 Challenge medal.

Live Wildly Team Challenge – Open Water Swim Edition

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Join us for the 5th Annual Live Wildly Team Challenge, an exhilarating open-water swim event in celebration of World Swim Day! This year, we’re bringing back an innovative and team-focused competition that combines strategy, endurance, and camaraderie in the beautiful waters of Florida.

Presented by Live Wildly, this event supports a vital cause: the protection of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Stretching from the Panhandle to the Everglades, this 18-million-acre expanse is the ecological and economic heart of Florida. Live Wildly was founded to safeguard this irreplaceable landscape—and by participating, you’re helping preserve the Sunshine State’s natural legacy.

The Challenge: Team Relay (4 Miles Total)

Course: A thrilling ¼-mile loop in open water.

Team Structure: Teams of 3 to 8 swimmers—strategize, collaborate, and push your limits together!

Rules:

Each swimmer completes one loop at a time, tagging the next teammate in rotation.

No consecutive loops by the same swimmer—strategy is key!

No swimmer may exceed 3 total loops—every teammate must contribute.

Order is up to you—pace, endurance, and tactics will determine your success!

This is more than a swim; it’s a test of teamwork, pacing, and perseverance. Whether you’re racing for the podium or simply soaking in the fun, the Live Wildly Team Challenge promises an unforgettable experience.

Solo Endurance Option

Prefer to go it alone? Take on the individual challenge:

Swim the loop, exit the water each time, and run around shoreline flags before diving back in.

Discipline, stamina, and mental toughness will be your greatest allies.

Why Join?

Celebrate World Swim Day in a unique, team-driven format.

Support Florida’s Wildlife Corridor—every splash makes a difference.

Challenge yourself in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Make memories with friends, teammates, and fellow water enthusiasts.

Gather your crew, strategize your relay order, and dive into an event like no other. Let’s make waves together!

Register Now and be part of a movement that’s wild at heart.

ST. PETE RUN FEST

NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026

IFRAME: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KuOUxU7lUKY?autoplay=1&mute=1&wmode=opaque&rel=0

Thank you to our Sponsors

Good Sweat Foundation Inc. is a Florida nonprofit that does not solicit charitable contributions. Additional contribution options shown here are voluntary and are not required to participate in events. All proceeds from race registrations fund event operations and are used as permitted under the Foundation’s exempt purposes.