St. Pete is asking residents to “shine for health” in the New Year, as the annual Glow In The Park 5K makes its return. The 7th annual Fit City Glow in the Park 5K and 1-mile walk will be held at 6 pm on Saturday, February 3 in North Straub Park, including the light-up 5K and a 1-mile walk.

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. And afterwards, all are invited to hang in the park for live music, glow games, and much more. More information and registration can be found here, and runners can get 10% off registration between January 1-7 with the code “NEWYEARNEWYOU” (code redeemable *only* inside that window).

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 a foster an active, engaged and fit community. The mission of Healthy St. Pete is to build a culture of health in our city by making the healthy choice the easy choice 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 network of programming to help residents get – and stay – healthy, hosting hundreds of wellness classes, and engaging thousands of children in their HealthyKids program. The Healthy St. Pete Program received the 2022 Innovation in Programming award from the Florida Park & Recreation Association for the creation and implementation of the Healthier Together Initiative.

The Glow In The Park 5K starts and ends at 400 Bayshore Drive NE in North Straub Park, winding through parks and the downtown waterfront to the north end of Flora Wiley Park. Runners can register here.