St Pete Run Fest

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.

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS 6/1/2026

EXTENDED SIZES CAN BE RESERVED 6/1/2026 - 8/21/2026

Boley Centers’ 44th Annual Jingle Bell Run - Friday, 12/11/2026

Get ready to dash through a 5k wonderland of twinkling lights, jammin' live local bands, and even a sprinkle of snow! You'll be glowing with your glow necklaces as you join a pack of merry runners, joggers, walkers, and their furry sidekicks. We will have local food trucks on hand for you to purchase pre-fuel or even refuel along with beer, wine, and cheeky Boozie Pops. No bibs or timers here—just heaps of fun and holiday cheer!

By joining in the festivities, you're helping to support housing and services for at risk adults, Veterans, youth, and families in our community—many of whom have faced homelessness. Jump in and help us BUILD BETTER TOMORROWS TODAY by signing up now!

There are two ways to get your Jingle Bell Run Registration Packet:

• We will ship them to you for a nominal fee. This will be offered through 11/18/2026 to ensure time for delivery!

• You may also pick your shirt up at one of our sites (please bring proof of registration)

• Stores will have shirts 11/27/2026 - 12/10/2026 (until noon) - PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION:

o Boley Centers' YOUR Neighborhood Store, 6163 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 344-6579

o Boley Centers Administrative Offices, 445 31st St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 821-4819

o Chain Wheel Drive, 1770 Drew St., Clearwater, (727) 441-2444 & 32796 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 786-3883

o Feet First, 4949 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 898-1130

o Fit2Run, 801 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, (727) 822-2786

You may also pick up your shirt(s) at the registration tent on race night!

The run kicks off at 7:30 PM, with registration opening at 6:00 PM. Swing by the glow necklace booth near the registration tent early, and stick around to soak up the holiday lights and sounds. We can't wait to jingle all the way with you!

We recommend parking in the SouthCore Garage, located at 101 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

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