It's Monday morning and the weather is perfect in SWFL. Time to get some great running and riding events in before the dog days of summer arrive.
Running/walking:
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Thursday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day 5K Fun Run.
Starts at 6:15 p.m. from Rip Tide Brewing Company in Naples (gcrunner.org)
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Saturday, March 19: Lehigh Spring Festival Race in
the Park 5K. Veteran’s Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres.
(www.ftmyerstrackclub.com)
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Saturday, March 19: Pelican Pride 5K Run/Walk.
Supports Pelican Elementary (which is also where it starts and finishes) 7:30
start. (3dracinginc.com)
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Saturday, March 26: Eggs & Ears 5K and Fun Run.
Starts at 8 a.m. at Lakes Park, Fort Myers. (3dracinginc.com)
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Saturday, April 2: 2nd Annual Run for a Cure.
Lakes Park, Fort Myers, to benefit the Fort Myers Relay for Life and the
American Cancer Society. (3dracinginc.com)
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Saturday, April 9: 6th annual The Fast and the
Furriest 5K, Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers. (3dracinginc.com)
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Saturday, April 9: Artis-Naples 10K Run For Music, to benefit the
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth music education programs. (gcrunner.org)
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Friday, April 15: Beach Bums 5K, on the beach at
6:30 p.m. at Lowdermilk Park, Naples. (gcrunner.org)
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Saturday, May 9: 11th annual Lover Key Turtle
Trot 5K. 8 a.m., to support the Friend of Lovers Key. (www.ftmyerstrackclub.com)
SAG stop on 3/13 Royal Palm Classic ride |
Cycling:
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Friday, March 25: Cape Coral Critical Mass ride.
Gather beginning at 6:45 p.m. for a 7:15 roll-out for a family-friendly ride
through the Cape. Lights required, helmets recommended.
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Saturday, March 26: SW Florida Critical Mass will
offer a starter/sightseeing ride on Saturday; gather at 9 a.m., roll at 9:15
a.m. from 2160 McGregor Blvd. Distance is 6 miles, includes group ride
instruction.
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Friday, April 1: SW Florida Critical Mass ride. Join
a family-friendly 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 (beginning at 6:45 p.m. for a 7:15 p.m. roll-out) at First
Street Village, 2160 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. (twitter.com/swflcm)
SWFL Critical Mass ride |
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Saturday, April 2: Pedal and Play in Paradise,
offering ride distances of 62, 30, 15 and a mystery ride (all supported), plus
free events Friday afternoon if you register for the Saturday ridge. It all
starts in historic Punta Gorda. (http://pedalandplayinparadise.com)
Triathlons:
Time change on the upcoming SWFL Critical Mass ride: Friday, April 1st, 2016, Tailgate (Social Fun, Instructional and bike set up) begins at 7:15, Ride rolls at 8pm. Go to SWFLcm.com for more information on rides.
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