Aug. 24th: Upcoming walking/running/biking/tri events

It's Monday morning and time to plan your upcoming events.  Don't forget to come out Sunday Aug. 30th for the Global Solidarity Ride to support the Afghan National Women's Cycling Team!

 

Afghan National Women's Cycling Team

Running/walking:

·         Saturday, Oct. 3: Lexington Cares 5K Run/Walk, to benefit the Regional Cancer Center’s Breast Health Center. Starts at 7:30 a.m. at Lexington Country Club, 16257 Willowcrest Way, Fort Myers. (www.ftmyerstrackclub.com)

·         Saturday, Oct. 10: Cops & Joggers 2015 5K, Starts from Centennial Park, downtown Fort Myers, at 7:45 p.m. (www.ftmyerstrackclub.com)

·         Saturday, Oct. 10: 2015 Busey Bank Run For Prevention 5K, 7:45 a.m. at Florida Gulf Coast University. (www.3dracinginc.com)

·         Saturday, Oct. 17: 7^th annual 10K 4 FISH (Friends In Service Here). Starts at  Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, at 7:30 a.m. (www.ftmyerstrackclub.com)

·         Sunday, Oct. 18: Rocktoberfest 10 Miler & 2x5 Mile Relay, North Collier Regional Park. Rock n' Roll joins with Octoberfest in the only 10-mile race in Southwest Florida. (www.eliteevents.org)

Cycling:

·         Sunday, Aug. 30: Global Solidarity Ride, to support the Afghan National Women’s Cycling Team. Starts from Go Girl Cycling, 9377 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, at 7:30 a.m., 15-, 30- and 45-mile rides with support. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-solidarity-page-registration-17712182615?aff=es2)

·         Friday, Sept. 4: SWFL Critical Mass ride. Join a family fun slow ride through Fort Myers. Front and rear bike lights required. Grab your helmet, bring all your friends and meet in the open field next to Publix (at 7:30 p.m.) at First Street Village, 2160 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. (twitter.com/swflcm)

·         Saturday, Sept. 5: 33^rd annual Tour of Sebring. Enjoy one to three days of cycling in the gently rolling hills of Highlands County. Fully supported routes, on-road route marks, rest stops, and dispatched SAG service vehicles. Daily rides ranging from 11 to 62 miles plus a Sunday Bok Tour Century (100 miles). (www.caloosariders.org)

·         Sunday, Oct. 25: Tour de North Port. 15-, 35- and 65-mile rides, full SAG, breakfast and lunch. (http://peoplefortrees.com/tourevent1_15.php)

Triathlons:

·         Sunday, Sept. 5: Venice YMCA Triathlon. Sprint distance, based at Sharky's on the Pier, 1600 Harbor Drive, Venice. (www.swflymca.org/programs/venice-triathlon)

·         Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 12-13: Galloway Captiva Triathlon. Kid’s events Saturday, three age groups with different distances. Adult sprint tri Sunday, all based at South Seas Island Resort, Captiva. (www.captivatri.org)

·         Saturday, Sept. 12: Life’s A Beach Triathlon, Lido Key. Not your normal tri -- shorter distances, fewer rules, a few challenges thrown in for good measure. (www.lifesabeachtriathlon.com)

·         Sunday, Oct. 4: Marco Island Triathlon (sprint). Starts at 8 a.m. from Marco Mariott Beach Resort. (www.thefitnesschallengetriathlon.com)

·         Sunday, Oct. 18: Longboat Key International/Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon. Starts at 7:30 a.m. from Longboat Key Club & Resort. (www.lbktriathlon.com)

·         Sunday, Nov. 8: Challenge Venice, Olympic and half Ironman, based at Sharky's on the Pier, 1600 Harbor Drive, Venice. Kid’s tri offered the day before (www.challenge-fl.com)