April 1: Upcoming running/walking/bicycling/tri events

Upcoming events

Running/walking:

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  Saturday, April 6: The Fast and the Furriest 5K. Whether you are a serious runner, a weekend jogger or just enjoy walking, this event is for you!  Help GCHS with it's mission to provide humane care for surrendered animals by offering refuge, providing medical care, and facilitating an adoptive home in it's no-kill shelter. Day of Race Registration starts at 6:00 am, 5k starts 7:30 am. Gulf Coast Humane Society, Hammond Stadium Fort Myers (active.com)
• Saturday, April 6: 10K Run for the Music. Packet Pick Up is 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., April 5th at Naples on the Run NEW LOCATION (20 10th St. S, Naples, FL, 34102) or race day starting at 6 a.m. at Artis-Naples. (gcrunner.org)
• Saturday, April 13: Wellfit Girls Hop to the Top, 5K timed run and fun run, and 1 mile walk, North Collier Regional Park (gcrunner.org)
• Saturday, April 20: One Human Race 5K, Golden Gate High School, Naples (active.com)
• Saturday, April 20: 21st annual Rotary of Fort Myers-Sunrise Eggs and Ears 5K, Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers (3dracinginc.com)
• Saturday, April 27: Friends of Foster Children Sunshine 5K, CCPS Admin Center, Naples (gcrunner.org)
• Sunday, May 5: Tropicool 5K, Olde Naples (gcrunner.org)
• Saturday, May 11: Lovers Key 5K Run/Walk, Fort Myers Beach (ftmyerstrackclub.com)
• Saturday, May 18: Cape Cops 5K Run/Walk, Cape Coral (ftmyerstrackclub.com)
• Monday, May 27: SNIP Collier 5K, to support spay & neuter services in collier County (gcrunner.org)
• Wednesday, June 5: The Big Run national 5K, Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers (runsignup.com)
• Saturday, June 22: Sugden Stride 5K, North Collier Regional Pak, Naples (eliteevents.org) 
• Thursday, July 4: Freedom 5K, Cape Coral Bridge (ftmyerstrackclub.com) 
• Thursday, July 4: Moe’s Firecracker 5K, Fleishmann Park, Naples (gcrunner.org) 
• Thursday, July 4: USA Independence Day 5K, Hertz Arena, Estero (eliteevents.org)
• For more running events visit gcrunner.org/calendar.html; ftmyerstrackclub.com/race-calendar; and 3dracinginc.com

Cycling:

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  Friday, April 5: SWFlorida Critical Mass ride. A family-friendly slow ride through Fort Myers gathering at 7:30 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, April 7: 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)
• Sunday, April 7: 8th annual Cycling for Fallen Heroes, 10/28/42/62 mile rides from the Trek Bike Store in Estero to benefit the Brotherhood Ride (active.com)
• Saturday, April 13: 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, April 14: 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)
• Friday, April 19: 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)
• Sunday, April 28: Sharky's Ride the Beaches, 15/35/70 mile rides from Sharky’s on the Pier, Venice (raceroster.com)
• Sunday, May 5: Tour de Femme Florida, ladies-only ride, multiple distances, presented by Gulf Coast Velo Cycling Club (caloosariders.org)
• Saturday-Sunday, July 13-14: Wheels & Wings, 15/32/50/62 mile rides from Beef O’Bradys, Punta Gorda (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:

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  Saturday, April 13: Escape from Fort Desoto Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon, St. Pete Beach (thunderboltmultisport.com)
• Saturday, April 27: St. Anthony’s Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, St. Petersburg (baycare.org/satriathlon)
• Sunday, May 5: Longboat Key Olympic Triathlon, Spring triathlon/duathlon (trifind.com)
• Saturday, May 11: Cape Coral Sprint Tri. The race features a 1/4 mile swim from the Yacht Club Beach, 11 mile bike ride and a 5k run through the beautiful, historic area of Southeast Cape Coral. (trifind.com)
• Saturday, May 18: Life’s a Beach Tri, Sarasota (trifind.com)
• Sunday, June 2: 33rd Annual Fitness Challenge Triathlon, Naples (trifind.com) 
• Sunday, June 2: Madeira Beach 3.5 Aquathon (swim/run/swim) (thunderboltmultisport.com)
• Sunday, June 9: Heartland Sprint and Olympic Tri, Sebring (trifind.com) 
• Sunday, June 9: Heartland Olympic/Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon, Sebring (trisignup.com/Race/FL/Sebring/TheHeartlandTriathlon) 
• Saturday, June 22: Englewood YMCA Sprint Triathlon (trifind.com)
• Sunday, June 23: Sirens Sprint Tri, Sarasota (trifind.com) 
• Sunday, Aug. 4: Siesta Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon (trifind.com)
• Check trifind.com to find regional and state tris.