May 29: Upcoming running/walking/bicycling/tri events

Upcoming events

Running/walking:

• Monday, May 29: SNIP Collier Memorial Day 5K.  8 a.m., 8004 Trail Blvd, Naples (next to Longhorn Steakhouse). Enjoy a wonderful 5K race that showcases the beautiful streets of Pine Ridge. This course will start and end at The Crust Restaurant. (gcrunner.org)
• Monday, May 29: Sandoval 5K. 6 a.m., 2573 Sandoval Pkwy, Cape Coral. This 5K Run/Walk is in the Sandoval Community, starting at the club house and running through the beautiful palm tree lined  neighborhood streets.  It is intended for all ages, all levels of fitness! (3dracinginc.com) 
• Monday, May 29: Memorial Day Veterans 10K and 5K race, Laisley Park, Punta Gorda (www.memorialdayrace.com or www.active.com)
• Saturday, June 17: Sugden Stride 5K, Sugden Regional Park, Naples (eliteevents.org)
• Saturday, June 17: 9th Annual Summer Sizzler 5K, Jaycee Park, Cape Coral (3dracinginc.com)
• Tuesday, July 4: USA Independence Day 5K, Germain Arena, Estero (eliteevents.org)
• Tuesday, July 4: Moe’s Firecracker 5K, Fleischmann Park, Naples (gcrunner.org)
• Saturday, July 15: 9th Annual Beat the Heat 5K, Jaycee Park, Cape Coral (3dracinginc.com)
  
• For more running events visit gcrunner.org/calendar.html; ftmyerstrackclub.com/race-calendar; and 3dracinginc.com/.

Cycling:

• Friday, June 2: SW Florida Critical Mass ride. A family-friendly slow ride through Fort Myers starting at 7:15 p.m. Front and rear bike lights required. Grab your helmet, bring all your friends and meet in the open field next to Publix at First Street Village, 2160 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. (twitter.com/swflcm or meetup.com/Biking-SWFL/events/)
• Friday, June 9: NE-Lee Critical Mass ride, gathers at 7:30 p.m. at the Winn-Dixie, 14600 Palm Beach Blvd. Lights required, helmets recommended. (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL/events/)
• Saturday, June 10: Sanibel Critical Mass ride, gathers at 7:15 p.m. at Jerry’s Shopping Center, 1700 Periwinkle Way, on Sanibel. Lights required, helmets recommended. (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL/events/)
• Friday, June 16: Roll Estero, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church at 19680 Cypress View Drive, Estero. Lights required, helmets recommended. (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL/events/)
• Saturday, June 17: LaBelle Slow Roll, 9 a.m. meet-up at 71 South Lee Street, helmets recommended meetup.com/Biking-SWFL/events/).
• Sunday, July 9: 8th annual Wheels & Wings, 15-, 32-, 50- and 62-mile rides and a 40-mile Gravel Grinder plus more. Peace River Riders (www.peaceriverridersbicycleclub.com)
• 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.
• For more Lee County cycling and tri events, visit Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club (caloosariders.org); Florida Mudcutters (mudcutters.org); and SW Florida Biking Meetup Group (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL). 
 

Triathlons:

•  Saturday, June 3: Naples Junior Triathlon (kids only), North Collier Regional Park (gcrunner.org)
• Sunday, June 4: 31st Annual Fitness Challenge Reverse Tri. Naples Beach Club, Naples. (thefitnesschallengetriathlon.com)
• Sunday, July 2: American Sprint triathlon & duathlon. Sugden Regional Park, Naples (eliteevents.org)
• Saturday, July 8: Englewood YMCA Sprint Triathlon, Englewood (www.swflymca.org/programs/englewood-triathlon/)
• Check trifind.com to find more regional and state tris.