Dec. 29th: Upcoming walking/running/biking/tri events

There are several new running and cycling events listed this week. It's time to think about your upcoming New Year's Resolution to get into an exercise routine.  What better way to get motivated than to do a run, walk, or ride with a crowd? 

Running/walking:

 Saturday, Jan. 10: Seahawk Sprint for Music 5K (3dracinginc.com), Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral. Registration 7 a.m., race 8 a.m.

Last Year's Tour de Cape

·         Sunday, Jan. 11: 12^th annual River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Alva. Half marathon and relay 8 a.m., 5K fun run 8:15 a.m. (www.rrrtrail.com)

·         Saturday, Jan. 17: Tour De Cape 5K Run/walk, is designed for advanced and novice runners. Check in begins at 6:30 a.m. Race time is 8 a.m. Starts at Cape Harbour in Cape Coral. (tourdecape.net)

·         Saturday, Jan. 24: Cypress Sprint for Music 5K, Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers. Registration 7:30 a.m., race 8:30 a.m. (3dracinginc.com).

Sunday, Jan. 25: The 9th ANNUAL NAPLES BIKE/WALK/RUN BRUNCH IS A COME TOGETHER event for cyclists, walkers, and runners who want to show their support for safety on the roads for ALL. Activities begin and end in beautiful, beachside Lowdermilk Park in Naples, FL.  5k Beach Run. Four walks. Bunch compliments of Moe�s. Proceeds help support the advocacy work of NAPLES PATHWAYS COALITION on behalf of cyclists, walkers, and runners.   Register at www.naplespathways.org or call 239-777-7718 for more information.

·         Saturday, Jan. 31: Calusa BUG Chase, to help Lee County students Bring Up Grades. 5K run through the grounds of the Calusa Nature Center, 3450 Ortiz Ave. Fort Myers.  Registration 6:30 a.m., race 7:30 a.m. (www.fortmyerstrackclub.com)

Sun. Feb. 8:  Publix Run to the Arts 5K. At the one and only ArtFest Fort Myers. Run or walk, race or fun.  Starts 8:15AM • Edwards Drive in front of Harborside Event Center • $25 – includes artsy T-shirt, breakfast, door prizes and more • RunToTheArts.com

·         Saturday, Feb. 21: Swamp Stomp 5K, Grandeur Oaks Town Center located on State Road 80 just north of Cowboy Way. Benefits the Caloosa Humane Society.  Registration 6:30 a.m., race 7:30 a.m. (www.fortmyerstrackclub.com) 

·         Saturday, Feb. 21: Edison Festival of Light 5K, downtown Fort Myers. Race at 5:45 p.m. (www.fortmyerstrackclub.com)

·         Sunday, March 1: Hooters Half Marathon. 7 a.m. start, course starts/ends at Hooters (Edison Mall), winds through McGregor neighborhoods to downtown then south on U.S. 41. (www.fortmyerstrackclub.com)

Team "Caloosa Riders"

Cycling and other events:

·         Sunday, Jan. 18: Tour De Cape. Routes from 15, 30, 60, and 100 mile courses in the west and north sections of Cape Coral. The event provides a continental breakfast, lunch, on route rest stations with snacks and beverages, SAG vehicles, Police support, and route maps. All rides start from Cape Harbour in Cape Coral. (http://tourdecape.net)

Sunday, Jan. 25: The 9th ANNUAL NAPLES BIKE/WALK/RUN BRUNCH IS A COME TOGETHER event for cyclists, walkers, and runners who want to show their support for safety on the roads for ALL. Activities begin and end in beautiful, beachside Lowdermilk Park in Naples, FL. Rides: 62, 31, 20, 10 miles.  Bunch compliments of Moe's. Proceeds help support the advocacy work of NAPLES PATHWAYS COALITION on behalf of cyclists, walkers, and runners.   Register at www.naplespathways.org or call 239-777-7718 for more information.

Wed. Feb. 11:  STAYIN' ALIVE, a benefit for the cycling safety program of Naples Pathways Coalition, 5:00-7:00 pm, Hamilton Harbor Beach Club, Naples, FL. Cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres and luxe raffle of wonderful prizes. $100 donation per person includes a cocktail or beverage and a raffle ticket. Party limited to 100 guests. RSVP atwww.naplespathways.org/events or contact Beth Brainard at 239-777-7718.

·         Sunday, March 22: 17^th annual Royal Palm Classic. Starts/ends at Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, Suite 27-28, Fort Myers. Race starts at 8 a.m., 62-, 30- and 15-mile distances. Registration opens in January. (www.royalpalmclassic.org or www.caloosariders.org)

·         Saturday, March 28: Pedal and Play Punta Gorda. Details to come.

Triathlons:

·         Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 10-11: HITS Triathlon Series, Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Open, sprint Olympic half and full. (www.HitsTriathlonSeries.com)