September 26: Upcoming running/walking/biking/tri events

Monday morning: here is our weekly overview of upcoming running, walking, cycling, and tri event.

Upcoming events

Running/walking:

• Saturday, Oct. 1: Lexington Country Club 5K Run/Walk & Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. To benefit the Regional Cancer Center's Breast Health Center (Lee Memorial Health System). (ftmyerstrackclub.com) 
• Saturday, Oct. 1: 2016 Busey Bank Run for Prevention, downtown Fort Myers, 6 p.m. (active.com)
• Saturday, Oct. 8: Cops & Joggers 5K, Centennial Park, Downtown Fort Myers, 7:45 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Fort Myers Police Department Fallen Officer Memorial Fund and the Brotherhood Ride. (ftmyerstrackclub.com)
• Saturday, Oct. 15: 8th annual 10K race 4 FISH (Friends In Service Here). Sanibel Community Park, 2231 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel; starts at 7:30 a.m. (ftmyerstrackclub.com)
• Sunday, Oct. 16: 6th annual Rocktoberfest 10 Miler & 2x5 Mile Relay, North Collier Regional Park, 7 a.m. (eliteevents.org)
• Saturday, Oct. 22: 8th annual Race The Roof 15K run, 5K run/walk, tot trot. Verandah Community. Proceeds to benefit the Habitat for Humanity, Lee and Hendry Counties. (ftmyerstrackclub.com)
• Saturday, Oct. 29: "Soup"-er Hero 5K Run/Walk, Gulf Coast Town Center, 7:30 a.m. Benefits Community Cooperative (www.communitycooperative.com)
• Sunday, Oct. 30: Rocktoberfest 10 Miler & 2x5 Mile Relay, North Collier Regional Park. Includes costume contest, plus rock and roll, plus Octoberfest (eliteevents.org)

Cycling:

• Friday, Sept. 30: Cape Coral Critical Mass ride. Gather at 7:30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. roll-out at 4706 SE 11^th Place for a family-friendly ride through the Cape. Lights required, helmets recommended. (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL/events/)
• Friday, Oct. 7: SWFL Critical Mass ride, Tailgate starts at 7:15 (though many arrive earlier). We roll at 8:00. Side lot next to the downtown Publix, 2160 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, Lights required, helmets recommended. (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL/events/)
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  Saturday, Oct. 8: Sanibel Critical Mass ride, gathers at 7:15 p.m. for a 7:45 p.m. roll out at Jerry’s Shopping Center, 1700 Periwinkle Way, on Sanibel. Lights required, helmets recommended. (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL/events//)
• Ongoing: Join the Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club on one of their many weekly rides for members and potential members, with an array of paces and routes to choose from. Check them out online at www.caloosariders.org.

Triathlons:

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  Marco Island Triathlon

  Sunday, Oct. 2: Marco Island Triathlon Race, 8:00 am, The Marco Island Marriott Resort and Spa, 400 South Collier Blvd. Marco Island (thefitnesschallengetriathlon.com/marco-island.html)
• Sunday, Oct. 16: Myakka Wild Run or Ride, 10K Run (6.2 Miles), 5K Run (3.1 Miles), 15 Mile Biking, Myakka State Forest, 2000 South River Road, Englewood (trifind.com/re_292469/MyakkaWildRunorRide.html)

Plan ahead. Other upcoming area tris include:

• Christmas Sprint Tri or Duathlon Dec. 18 (eliteevents.org)
• Willing to drive? Check trifind.com for other state tris.