20 events in Saint Petersburg, Florida

2026 Healthy St. Pete Fit City 5K + 1 Mile Walk: Glow in the Park

February 6, 2026

Vinoy Park

701 Bayshore Drive NE

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

5K participants receive a chip timed race bib, event shirt*, finisher medal and glow kit

1 mile participants receive a race bib, finisher medal and glow kit

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up Date/Times:

Thurs., Feb. 5, 2026

11 am - 2 pm and 4 - 7 pm

(please note, pick up will close at 2 pm and reopen at 4 pm!)

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up Location:

St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club

559 Mirror Lake

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

If picking up for others, you must bring a copy (digital will work!) of their registration confirmation or photo ID.

Event Day Pick Up: Pick Up at Vinoy Park between 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Event Day Timeline:

Fit City, family-friendly festivities begin at 5:00 p.m.

Day of packet pickup and registration (based on availability) from 5 - 6 p.m.

5K Race begins at 6:30 p.m.

1-mile walk begins at 6:40 p.m.

Awards Ceremony being at 7:30 p.m.

Fit City, family-friendly festivities end at 8:00 p.m.

Healthy St. Pete is a division of the St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department. The mission of Healthy St. Pete is to build a culture of health in our city by making the healthy choice the easy choice through a collaborative community effort. Join us as we GLOW IN THE PARK with great music, fun glow games, a vendor village, and much more! Be sure to wear your favorite GLOW costumes to shine for health! Limited scholarships are available for race registration. Contact Rhenelle McSween-Navarro, Healthy St. Pete Supervisor, at [email protected] for more information. To learn more about Fit City, contact Healthy St. Pete at 727-893-7494 or visit healthystpetefl.com.

*event shirt and size guaranteed if registered by 1/5/26.

Join us for our St. Petersburg Distance Classic on Florida’s west coast overlooking Tampa Bay. With a USATF certified Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, plus Virtual options, we offer something for everyone.

Back again in 2026: a variety of musical entertainment along the courses. Also, pacers for the marathon and halfathon to help athletes achieve their goals.

ALL four race courses are the same for the first two miles – heading north into Snell Isle. While 5K participants turn around and return towards the finish line, all other participants head north and around Coffee Pot Bayou before returning to North Shore Park.

The Halfathon and Marathon head south along the waterfront, through our bustling downtown, and onto Central Avenue, which features a dynamic mixture of the best local shops and cafes. Watch for an abundance of huge murals on Central Avenue’s building walls as St. Petersburg is a genuinely well known haven for artists of all types.

At Mile 10, the Halfathon and Marathon courses split at the Pinellas Trail. The half marathon participants head east back towards the waterfront, and the marathon runners head west to achieve their marathon mileage before returning to the waterfront finish line.

The St. Petersburg Marathon was the first ever 26.2-mile race staged entirely in St. Petersburg. The marathon course has been accurately measured per USATF certification standards and certified (FL19019TY) and is therefore a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

For our out-of-town athletes, our award winning, white-sand beaches provide the perfect setting to relax and recover. Ideal overall temperatures (56° – 71 °) make this a perfect spot for a mid-winter vacation wrapped around a long-distance run or walk.

Finally, we offer four virtual options for athletes unable to join us on-site: marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Visit our Virtual Runs page for more information.

REFER YOUR FRIENDS, EARN REWARDS!

1. Sign up for the St. Petersburg Distance Classic.

2. You will receive a confirmation email which will include a unique referral link to share with your friends and family or post on social media.

3. Encourage 5 FRIENDS to sign up using your unique referral link - you will automatically receive a refund of $20.00. Awesome!

Are you exploring options for Valentine's Day fun run events nearby or the best Valentine's Day 5K runs in 2026? St. Pete Run Club is hosting a heart-themed Valentine's Day run that aims to celebrate love, fitness, and community in a welcoming atmosphere. This will be an enjoyable activity for couples, singles, families, and runners of various levels.

Imagine lacing up for a Valentine's Day-themed 5K fun run, featuring an event with love-inspired elements, opportunities for photos, and a focus on promoting wellness and connections. The event will include post-race refreshments and fun recognitions for participants.

Stay tuned for more details on this upcoming Valentine's Day 5K for couples and singles. We're excited about the possibilities—check back here for updates as plans develop, and consider signing up for notifications to learn more about registration!

The 5K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track benefiting the Police Athletic League is SOLD OUT!

Please Stay Tuned for 2027 Registration!

All registered participants will receive the following:

• Custom, chip-timed race bib

• Dry-fit race shirt

• Custom finisher's medal

• Voucher good for two Friday General Admission tickets to the

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Route:

The race will start and end on Bayshore Drive NE, adjacent to North Straub Park, and will join the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg race track at turn 9 on Central Avenue, where participants will proceed onto the track. The route is fully paved for the entire duration of the 5K distance.

• There will be one water station on the course and complimentary bottled waters at the finish line.

• Dogs are permitted on the course, but must remain leashed at all times!

• Strollers are permitted. Children 3 and under are free and do not need to register/wear a race bib to participate.

📅 Important Update: Event Rescheduled to Saturday, March 14

All event activities remain the same. Only the date has changed.

The I ❤️ Collard Greens 5K & Fitness Extravaganza is a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and healthy living where health, heritage, and fun come together.

Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an unforgettable morning of movement, music, and motivation. The 5K Walk/Run kicks off at 9:15 AM, followed by fitness activities and we...

Hello Participants

Welcome, new and returning Escape participants!

2026 Marks the "40th Anniversary" of the Escape from Ft. DeSoto

ATTENTION: We are adding FREE → Hot Food & BEER - It's going to be a Celebration for Sure!

News FLASH... We changed the giveaway from socks to ???? - Way cool, we are being told!

First 275 Entries will get it - To be posted on the site, when they arrive!

Starting January 1st, 2026

FREE T-shirts for all Participants

Signing up!

To those of you who have done the event before, welcome back! To those new to the event, you may be interested to know that the park is ranked among the top ten beaches in the United States; 900 unspoiled acres surround you. First-timers, we anticipate you will have a great first triathlon at Ft. DeSoto. To all, we ask that you enjoy the surroundings and please leave the park cleaner than you found it. The Run portion of this event is 3.1 miles.

Escape From Ft. Desoto means Distances are unusual since you need to Escape!

• Sprint Triathlon → .50 Mile Swim | Bike 10 Miles | Run 3.1 Miles

• Sprint Duathlon → Run 1.5 Mile | Bike 10 Miles | Run 3.1 Miles

• Aqua Bike → 1/2 Mile Swim | Bike 10 Miles

This event has grown in popularity in the past five years and will close out at 500 entries this year. This is a USAT event. All athletes will receive a Custom Finisher Medal when crossing the Finish Line!. The event is chip-timed, and athletes will receive splits for each race segment.

Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon Awards

1st - Male & Female Overall

Special Awards → 1st - Male & Female

Masters (40+)

Grand Masters (50+)

Senior Masters (60+)

Senior Grand Masters (70+)

Age Group Awards → 1st thru 4th Place

Male & Female – 19 & UNDER, 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+

Aqua Bike Awards

1st - Male & Female Overall

Special Awards → 1st - Male & Female

Masters (40+)

Grand Masters (50+)

Senior Masters (60+)

Senior Grand Masters (70+)

2 Additional Age Group Awards → 1st & 2nd Place

· 49 years old & Under – Male & Female

· 50 years old and Over – Male & Female

Packet Pick-Up

Friday - April 9th, 2026

1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

PLAYTRI ST. PETERSBURG

2132 Central Ave

Saturday - April 10th, 2026

2:00 pm to 5:30 pm

PLAYTRI ST. PETERSBURG

2132 Central Ave

Race Morning - April 11th

5:45 AM - 6:45 AM at Shelter 11 (The Fort)

PACKET PICKUP IS AVAILABLE RACE MORNING, BUT WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKETS THURSDAY or Friday AT PLAYTRI IN ST. Petersburg.

You must furnish a photo ID and proof of current USAT membership. If you do not have a USAT membership, you will be required to purchase a one-day license. If you can not attend Packet Pick-Up but someone else you know can go or is attending, just text them a copy of your driver's license, and they can show it at packet pick-up and pick up your packet, no problem!

Only one (1) relay team member must be present, and you may pick up all relay packets for your relay team.

Race Site click here

INCLUDES

Something totally "NEW" will be given to the first 275 athletes that register for the Escape from Fort Desoto Race (T Shirts can be purchased for $10 if desired)

Closed course during the race in Ft. Desoto

This is a USAT-sanctioned event!

Results & Finish Line by Florida Road Race Management.

Refund Policy

The Escape from Ft DeSoto Triathlon reserves the right, in the event of inclement weather, an emergency, or a natural disaster, to cancel the race or reschedule it to a later time. In the event of cancellation, there will be no refund of entry fees. However, the USAT fee will be refunded if it has been prepaid.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All bike riders must be off the street by 9:00 am. The Sheriff will open the park gates, and the public will begin entering. This is nothing new, and it will continue to be a strict policy enforced at all Triathlons/Duathlons held at Fort Desoto.

Packet Pick-Up Schedule

Race Day Morning – May 3rd → Starts at 5:45 am at the FORT. Ends: Make it into the Fort, before the Police close the entrance at 6:45 am

All events/races are “Chip Timed,” so starting 1st or last won’t matter because your START TIME begins when you cross the mat.

Saturday, May 2nd, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Playtri St Petersburg - 2132 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL

USAT Sanctioned Event

The Competitive Rules are intended to provide for the orderly and consistent administration of events sanctioned by USA Triathlon. They are not designed to establish standards of care for the safety of participants or other persons. Every participant, official, volunteer, and spectator should consider all safety issues and make related decisions prudently, without relying on the Competitive Rules.

USA Triathlon makes no express or implied warranty, guarantee, or representation regarding the degree of safety, which may or may not result from compliance with the Competitive Rules. Examinations or inspections of equipment at sanctioned events are undertaken solely to monitor compliance with the Competitive Rules and do not guarantee or ensure safety from personal injury or property damage. The safety of race equipment is the sole responsibility of each and every participant.

Please visit https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules for a complete list of USA Triathlon Rules.

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.