April 22: Upcoming running/walking/bicycling/tri events

Upcoming events

Running/walking:

• Saturday, April 27: Friends of Foster Children Sunshine 5K. Friends of Foster Children Forever is excited to announce its 3rd Annual 5K Race! This event is designed to bring awareness to our community about the foster care system. All proceeds from the race will benefit foster children in our community. CCPS Admin Center, Naples (friendsoffosterchildren.net/fundraising-events,  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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  Monday, April 22: Monday Minions Ride. This is a weekly ride that rolls in the 13-15 mph range. Total distance around 15 miles. After the ride most go over to Square 1 restaurant for the $5 burger and fries deal. If you are looking to get into cycling beyond the casual roll, this is an ideal ride for you. Expect 10 to 20 cyclists on this one. Fun and helpful always. A "no drop" ride. Lights and helmet required. 6:00 pm, Fort Myers Cyclery, 3630 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL)
• Tuesday, April 23: Taco Tuesday Ride.  After a 21 mile ride on Treeline/Old Airport/Daniels/6 Mile Cypress roads and paths, we'll finish at Tijuana Flats for Taco Tuesday. B riders: 16 to 18 mph for the basic group. A riders: The faster group rides at 20mph plus. We finish well after dark, so front and rear lights are required. After the ride all meet up at Tijuana Flats restaurant which is very near the Trek store. 6:30 pm, 8291 Dani Drive, Fort Myers (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL)
• Friday, April 26: Critical Mass Ride Cape Coral. Come out and join this fun and growing group of bikers! This is an 11 mile ride that rolls as one cohesive group at a very relaxed speed of 8-10 mph with a 10 minute break half way through at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. Attendance 35-75. As with all night rides, bike lights (white on front and red on back) are required. 7:30 pm, SWFL Military Museum & Library, 4820 Leonard St, Cape Coral. (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL)
• Saturday, April 27: Critical Mass monthly Saturday Morning Slow Roll & training. Are you new to group riding, or want enjoy riding through town and the neighborhoods surrounding the Edison home? Join us for a casual 8-10 mph roll on the last Saturday of every month. This is a perfect way to learn how to group ride, have a good time and to make new friends. 8:00 am, Side lot next to the downtown Publix, 2160 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. (meetup.com/Biking-SWFL)
• 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 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.