January 28: Upcoming running/walking/bicycling/tri events

Upcoming events

Running/walking:

• Saturday, Feb. 2: Strides for Education 5K run/walk. Proceeds from the 5K support the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program. With the support of donors like you, over 600 Lee County Children have earned a life-changing scholarship. 7.30 a.m., Florida Southwestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers (ftmyerstrackclub.com & flcpsstrides5k.com) 
• Saturday, Feb. 2: Inaugural Running Water 5K. Join us for fun and fitness while becoming a catalyst for global change!  In partnership with New Missions Systems International, Running Water 5k is raising funds that will go directly to Lauren Trepanier’s clean water mission that benefits the Massai tribe in Narok, Kenya. 6.30 a.m., Jaycee Park, Cape coral (3dracinginc.com) 
• Sunday, Feb. 3: Publix Run to the Arts 5K run/walk. So much more than any ordinary 5K, the Publix Run To The Arts brings together the best that life has to offer: health and fitness, arts and culture, friends and family, and the scenic beauty of the Fort Myers waterfront. 7.30 a.m., Downtown Fort Myers (runtothearts.com) 
• Saturday, Feb.9:Scout Strong 5K run/walk, Naples (gcrunner.org) 
• Saturday, Feb.9:Rotary's Run for the Rose Garden 5K, Cape Coral (active.com) 
• Sunday,Feb. 10: Edison Junior Races, downtown Fort Myers (ftmyerstrackclub.com) 
• Saturday, Feb. 16: Edison 5K run/walk, downtown Fort Myers (ftmyerstrackclub.com) 
• Sunday, Feb.17: Paradise Coast half marathon &5K, Naples (eliteevents.org/paradisehalf.com) 
• Saturday, Feb. 23: Swamp Stomp 5K run/walk, Labelle (ftmyerstrackclub.com) 
• Saturday, Feb. 23:Naples High School Golden Eagle Run, Naples (gcrunner.org)
• Saturday, Feb. 23: Run the Lakes for Cypress Lake Middle 5K, Lakes Park, Fort Myers (runsignup.com) 
• Saturday, March 2: City of Palms half marathon & 5K, Fort Myers (eliteevents.org/cityofpalmshalf.com) 
• Sunday, March 3: Lazy Flamingo half marathon and relay, Fort Myers (ftmyerstrackclub.com)
• For more running events visit gcrunner.org/calendar.html; ftmyerstrackclub.com/race-calendar; and 3dracinginc.com

Cycling:

• Friday, Feb. 1: SW Florida Critical Mass ride. A family-friendly slow ride through Fort Myers gathering at 7:14 p.m. and starting at 8 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. (meetup.com)
• Sunday, Feb. 3: Wakey, Wakey! Weekly Sunday Morning Ride. All levels, all bikes, leaves from Fort Myers Trek store at 7:30 a.m. on a different route each week (mostly on bike paths). The ride is sanctioned by the Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club, so helmets are required, no ear buds, and no aero bar use while in the group .(meetup.com)
• Saturday, Feb. 9: Sanibel Critical Mass ride, gathers at 7:30 p.m. at Jerry’s Shopping Center, 1700 Periwinkle Way, on Sanibel. Lights required, helmets recommended. (meetup.com)
• Sunday, Feb. 10: Wakey, Wakey! Weekly Sunday Morning Ride. All levels, all bikes, leaves from Fort Myers Trek store at 7:30 a.m. on a different route each week (mostly on bike paths). The ride is sanctioned by the Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club, so helmets are required, no ear buds, and no aero bar use while in the group. (meetup.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:

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  Sunday, Feb.11: Tri Your Heart Out sprint, Sarasota (trifind.com)
• Check trifind.com to find regional and state tris.