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13 running, walking, swimming, and other events in Clearwater, Florida

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, swimming, fun run, and triathlon events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Swim Challenge 2026, Swim what you can! [runsignup.com]

    Thu, Jan 01, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Description

    Dear Swimmers,

    Get ready to dive into our annual swim challenge, “Swim What You Can”! This is a fantastic opportunity to set your own swimming goals and stay motivated throughout the year. Here are...

    Dear Swimmers,

    Get ready to dive into our annual swim challenge, “Swim What You Can”! This is a fantastic opportunity to set your own swimming goals and stay motivated throughout the year. Here are the details:

    Challenge Guidelines:

    Swim Frequency: Swim at your own pace, whenever and wherever you can! There are no minimum or maximum distances—just swim what you’re able to accomplish each week.

    Weekly Reporting: Every week, please report your distances to Coach Leo. Include both your weekly total and your cumulative total for the year.

    Motivation: Let’s keep each other motivated! Share your progress, tips, and encouragement with fellow swimmers.

    Year-End Challenge: Join us for our traditional 100x100 swim on December 31, 2026. This is a great way to celebrate our hard work and achievements!

    Awards and Recognition: All participants will receive a specially designed shirt and an award indicating your total distance swum for the year.

    Plus, you’ll earn bragging rights within our swim community!

    Registration Details:

    • Challenge Fee: $50 for the entire year.

    • Sign-Up Deadline: Please register by February 28, 2026.

    We can’t wait to see how far you’ll swim this year! Let’s make it a memorable one filled with achievement and camaraderie.

    Best,

    Coach Leo

    Swim

    1612 South Lasdy Mary Drive, Clearwater, Florida, 33756, United States
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  • Titan Trot 5K 2026 [facebook.com] [Register at active.com]

    Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM

    Description

    The SPC Titan Trot is organized by SPC Faculty Volunteers as a way to raise scholarship money for our students. Join us for an inclusive, fun 5K.

    THEME: LOVE ON THE HIGH SEAS! COSTUMES ARE...

    The SPC Titan Trot is organized by SPC Faculty Volunteers as a way to raise scholarship money for our students. Join us for an inclusive, fun 5K.

    THEME: LOVE ON THE HIGH SEAS! COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! Yacht Rock or Pirate, whichever you prefer.

    Why choose the SPC Titan Trot?

    We welcome walkers and runners of all abilities.

    We have room for local athletes who would like to test their 5K time in a casual setting.

    YOU CANNOT BE LAST! Why? Because we have 2 coaches who have volunteered to be last. If that was one of your excuses, you can cross it off now. :)

    FUN FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY

    From corn hole to beach balls to kid’s Jenga, the finish line will be surrounded by fun games to keep everyone entertained while they wait to cheer you in for your fantastic finish.

    STROLLERS

    Strollers are allowed but there is a short, 3 foot section of grass. Please plan accordingly.

    POST RACE DRAWINGS AND AWARDS!

    Once you’ve completed your race, hang around to enjoy snacks and see if you won anything in our free drawing!

    PACKET PICK UP

    Friday from 12:30-6pm ES 102 – SPC Clearwater Campus

    Saturday from 6:45-7:45 AM Tables will be located outside, between the LA and ES buildings

    Registration is available on Friday and Saturday! Cash Only. $40

    LOCATION

    St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus

    2465 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765

    Campus map: https://go.spcollege.edu/locations/

    WAIVER

    Every athlete needs to sign a printed waiver before they can pick up their packet. You can bring a signed copy with you. A copy of the waiver can be found here:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1og6TvbVmzmQE03PlBWHLLhf0ufazwGyH/view?usp=sharing

    THE COURSE

    The course is an out-and-back layout. The race is chip timed. Chips will be attached to your bib.

    http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7221188

    We start on the beautiful Clearwater campus before turning left onto the Duke Energy Trail. There is a short section on grass as you cross Old Coachman Road so please be careful! Continue north across Drew Street until you reach the Ream Wilson Trail (past the Phillies stadium). Turn right. The course continues on Ream Wilson until the turnaround at Fairwood Avenue. Volunteers are stationed at the turnaround. After that you just retrace your steps to campus.

    We have one water stop conveniently located about a mile from the starting line.

    We look forward to seeing you.

    Event details and schedule

    RACE DAY SCHEDULE

    6:45AM -- Packet Pick Up Opens! Located between the ES and LA buildings.

    7:45AM – Packed Pick Up Closes!

    8:00AM -- Race Start on the campus quad.

    9:00AM -- Awards & Give Away Drawings near the finish line! All athletes are entered into the drawings so why not hang around? We’ll have snacks!

    LOCATION

    St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus

    2465 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765

    Campus map: https://go.spcollege.edu/locations/

    PARKING:

    SPC’s Clearwater Campus offers plenty of free parking. Please avoid spaces marked for Staff

    5k Run

    St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus
    2465 Drew Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33765, United States
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  • 4th annual TOC5 Tom O'Connor Memorial Swim [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    You are respectfully invited to participate in the 4th annual TOC5 memorial 1-mile swim with Rory O'Connor, the Clearwater Beach lifeguards, and myself on February 14, 2026.

    This complimentary event...

    You are respectfully invited to participate in the 4th annual TOC5 memorial 1-mile swim with Rory O'Connor, the Clearwater Beach lifeguards, and myself on February 14, 2026.

    This complimentary event honors the legacy of Tom O'Connor, a former Clearwater Beach lifeguard and member of the Tampa Bay Frogman.

    Donations of any amount are welcomed in support of the non-profit Leo's Swim Safe Foundation FKA Open Water Open Arms

    Thomas O'Connor Charity Swim

    Event Description:

    1 Mile Ocean Swim

    Event Day & Time

    Feb 14, 2026 (Saturday) arriving at 7:45 AM

    Event Location:

    Lifeguard Tower 5 Clearwater Beach FL

    This annual event is to celebrate the Tampa Bay Open Water and Clearwater Lifeguard communities.

    Please participate in the “1 Mile Ocean Swim” or come to hang out with us, no matter your choice; donate and help us spread the word out and increase the amount of awareness and importance of our lifeguards.*

    *Activities are subject to change

    SCHEDULE:

    7:45 AM – Arriving Time

    7:50 AM – Safety Briefing

    8:00 AM – Swim Event Start

    9:00 AM – Event Ends

    1 Miles Swim

    1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater, Florida, 33767, United States
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  • Women's Open Water Swim Clinic [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Ready to build confidence and sharpen your open water swim skills before race day? Join us for a supportive and practical clinic designed ideal for all swim levels.

    Led by Coach Coral Owen (Team BABE...

    Ready to build confidence and sharpen your open water swim skills before race day? Join us for a supportive and practical clinic designed ideal for all swim levels.

    Led by Coach Coral Owen (Team BABE Head Coach, BABES Tri Race Director) and Coach Katie McEnery (Team BABE Tri Coach), this session will help you feel more prepared and at ease in open water. With over 20 years each of experience coaching swimmers of all levels, Coral & Katie specialize in helping women feel strong, confident, and calm in the water.

    Details:

    ~ Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026

    ~ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

    ~ Location: Sand Key Park (Clearwater Beach, FL)

    ~ Ladies only!

    What we’ll cover:

    ~ Sighting and swimming straight

    ~ Buoy turns

    ~ Managing different water conditions

    ~ Triathlon-specific skills like water entries, exits, and handling contact

    Additional details:

    ~ No open water experience required

    ~ Must be able to swim 50 yards continuously

    ~ Limited spaces available

    Questions? Email Coral at coral@teambabeathletics.com

    Open Water Swim

    1060 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida, 33767, United States
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  • Be The Glow Fun Run - 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Description

    **Registrations after February 15 will be discounted 25% and will NOT include a race t-shirt. Join us in your bright colors!

    The Be The Glow Fun Run-5K is a family-friendly community event with a...

    **Registrations after February 15 will be discounted 25% and will NOT include a race t-shirt. Join us in your bright colors!

    The Be The Glow Fun Run-5K is a family-friendly community event with a powerful purpose. Families near and far come together for one common goal: fighting food insecurity in our community.

    This annual fundraiser directly supports Lotz of Blessings’ food insecurity programs, including Pack-A-Snack, Brown Bag Buddies (PB&J), and Blessings Boxes. Through Pack-A-Snack, we provide weekend food to school children who rely on school meals. Brown Bag Buddies brings families and youth together to make thousands of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for children in need. Blessings Boxes are free-access food boxes placed throughout the community to ensure families can get food when they need it most. When you participate in Be The Glow, you are helping ensure kids and families don’t go hungry.

    What makes Be The Glow different is the element of glow. When we spread kindness, we become a light in someone else’s life. This event celebrates that idea in a joyful and memorable way, encouraging participants to wear bright colors, glow gear, and anything that shines as we light up the course together.

    Participants can expect a fun, welcoming experience that includes glow stations along the course, a DJ and high-energy music, photo booth opportunities, a finisher medal, and an event t-shirt. Be The Glow is designed for all ages and abilities — whether you choose to run, walk, push a stroller, ride in a wagon, or cheer from the sidelines, you are part of the impact.

    Be The Glow is more than a run. It’s a celebration of kindness, community, and coming together to help feed our neighbors.

    5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

    Clearwater, Florida, 33755, United States
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  • Women's Open Water Swim Camp [womensopenwater.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM

    Description

    Coach Coral and Coach Skye host a weekend for women only focusing on open water swim technique, strategy and mental hacks to prepare you for your triathlon or swim race. On the last day, participants...

    Coach Coral and Coach Skye host a weekend for women only focusing on open water swim technique, strategy and mental hacks to prepare you for your triathlon or swim race. On the last day, participants get to participate in a swim race!

    Friday, March 27

    3-4 PACKET PICKUP

    4-5 Welcome Session

    5-6 Form and Technique

    DINNER ON OWN

    Saturday, March 28

    Morning OWS Session

    Sighting, Buoy Turns, Contact

    Saturday Mid-Morning Learning Session

    Mobility and Breath work

    Saturday Afternoon Lunch Provided at Hotel**

    Saturday Mid-Afternoon Learning Session

    Fueling your Swim

    Saturday Late Afternoon OWS Session

    Race Simulation and Distance Practice

    Saturday Evening

    GROUP DINNER PROVIDED (walking distance from hotel)

    Sunday Morning

    2nd Annual Women's Open Water Swim Race

    (registration included)

    RACE DAY!

    Sunday Mid-Morning Wrap Up

    Sunday Noon Depart

    *Lodging not included

    **Meals are not provided unless specified

    1 Miles Open Water Swim Triathlon Walk

    1060 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida, 33767, United States
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  • BayCare 5K Team Member & Friends and Family Event [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    The BayCare Team Member 5K is offered to BayCare team members and their friends and family. The course starts and finishes at 2985 Drew St., Clearwater, FL in the parking lot of the BayCare Health...

    The BayCare Team Member 5K is offered to BayCare team members and their friends and family. The course starts and finishes at 2985 Drew St., Clearwater, FL in the parking lot of the BayCare Health System offices (BSO). A beautiful run/walk through Kapok Park takes you through park scenery, over waterways and by the softball fields. The Kids Dash is an untimed event for kids 8 and under.

    All registration entries go towards the Team Member Emergency Assistance Fund.

    In the 5K and 1 Mile events, strollers are allowed to start in the rear. Please do not bring your dogs to the expo site or on the course.

    1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    2985 Drew St, Clearwater, Florida, 33759, United States
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  • Women's Open Water Swim Race [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    Description

    Women's Open Water Swim Race is a celebration of community and strength set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico at Sand Key Park just south of Clearwater Beach, FL. This inclusive...

    Women's Open Water Swim Race is a celebration of community and strength set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico at Sand Key Park just south of Clearwater Beach, FL. This inclusive event welcomes women of all experience levels—from beginners to seasoned competitors—to take on the challenge of open-water swimming in a supportive and empowering environment.

    Race location: Sand Key Park, Clearwater Beach, FL

    Distances: 1/2 mile, 1 mile

    🏅 PACKET PICKUP

    Pick up your race packet, swim cap, and swag on:

    🗓 Saturday, March 28, 5-6pm

    📍 Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

    Parking is available next to the Sheraton at Sand Key Park for $6 flat rate. Limited free parking is available in the gravel lot across the street from the Sheraton at the Sand Key Sailing Center. Parking at the Sheraton itself is variable; please check parking lot signage at the hotel for limitations and rates.

    If you cannot pick up your packet on Saturday afternoon, limited packet pickup will also be available on race morning.

    🎁 ATHLETE SWAG

    Your race packet will include:

    💙 Custom event swim cap

    💎 Event sticker for your water bottle, laptop, or cooler!

    🥇 Every finisher receives a medal!

    🅿️ PARKING & SITE MAP

    Race morning parking is available on-site at Sand Key Park. Be sure to park at the south end of the parking lot. Review the site map below for visuals. If you are staying at the Sheraton Sand Key, you can easily walk out the back of the hotel down the beach to the race start.

    Race day address: Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

    🌴 RACE MORNING SCHEDULE

    Please arrive no later than 7:30am to pick up your timing chip (and packet if not doing Saturday packet pickup) to ensure a smooth, unhurried start to your race day.

    7:30-8:10 am // Timing chip pickup for all athletes & race day packet pickup (on beach next to race start)

    7:20 am // Pre-race briefing (at start line on the beach)

    8:30 am // 1 mile swim start

    8:35 am // 0.5 mile swim start

    9:30 am // Overall awards & post-race celebration

    Note: The tentative course plan and timeline is what we intend for race morning with the currently projected wind and water conditions. Please note this is subject to change for the best race experience possible - thank you!

    ☀️ WEATHER, WATER TEMPERATURE & WETSUITS

    We’ll send an update the week before the race with projected weather and water temperatures so you can plan gear accordingly. The swim will be wetsuit legal. If you need to rent a wetsuit, please contact PlayTri St. Pete at 727.383.0551.

    1 Miles Gravel Open Water Swim Walk

    1060 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida, 33767, United States
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