St. Pete asks residents to “shine for health” in the New Year as the annual Glow In The Park 5K returns. The 8th annual Fit City Glow in the Park 5K and 1-mile walk takes place on Saturday, February 1, in North Straub Park (400 Bayshore Dr. NE). Festivities officially begin at 5 p.m. that day.
Event day schedule:
- Fit City, family-friendly festivities begin at 5:00 p.m.
- Day of packet pickup and registration (based on availability) from 5 – 6 p.m.
- 5K Race begins at 6:30 p.m.
- 1-mile walk begins at 6:50 p.m.
- Awards Ceremony being at 7:30 p.m.
- Fit City, family-friendly festivities end at 8:00 p.m.
Participants in the race are encouraged to dress up in their best and most creative light-up outfits and gear for the nighttime run through the park and along the water. Afterward, all are invited to hang out in the park for live music, glow games, and much more. More information and registration can be found here.
Healthy St. Pete glows in the dark
The run is part of the St. Pete Parks and Recreation Department’s Healthy St. Pete initiative, which is designed to foster an active, engaged, and fit community. Healthy St. Pete’s mission is to build a culture of health in our city by making healthy choices easy through a collaborative community effort. They work to improve health outcomes, reduce health inequities, and strive to implement policies and programs that give all citizens the opportunity to reach and enjoy optimal health.
The initiative has created an extensive programming network to help residents get and stay healthy. It hosts hundreds of wellness classes and engages thousands of children in its program. The Healthy St. Pete Program received the 2022 Innovation Award from the Florida Park & Recreation Association for creating and implementing the Healthier Together Initiative.
The Glow In The Park 5K starts and ends at 400 Bayshore Drive NE in North Straub Park. It winds through parks and the downtown waterfront to the north end of Flora Wiley Park. Runners can register here.
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