City of St. Petersburg, FL

12/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/12/2024 09:47

Registration Now Open for 8th Annual Fit City 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Registration Now Open for 8th Annual Fit City 5K & 1-Mile Walk

December 12, 2024 - Get ready to shine! Now in its eighth year, the annual Fit City 5K and 1-mile walk returns to downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Healthy St. Pete, a division of the St. Pete Parks and Recreation Department, is hosting the 8th annual Glow in the Park themed event with activities for all ages starting at 5 p.m. in Vinoy Park.

Fit City is a catalyst to foster a healthier, more active community, encouraging residents to come together and promote health and wellness in St. Pete. Information regarding health and wellness opportunities from community vendors will be available.

Registration for the event is now open. The 5K race registration includes a free T-shirt, race bib, medal, and glow kit if participants register by January 5, 2025. Racers can register online at HealthyStPeteFL.com.

Registration fees (until Friday, January 31, at 11:59 p.m.):

  • 5K race: $30. Day-of registration is $35, based on availability.

  • 1-mile walk: $15. Day-of registration is $20, based on availability.

Limited scholarships are available for race registration. Contact Meagan Young, Healthy St. Pete Supervisor, at [email protected] for more information.

To learn more about Fit City, visit HealthyStPeteFL.com.

About Healthy St. Pete

Healthy St. Pete - a division of the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department created from an initiative of the City of St. Petersburg - works to build a culture of health in St. Pete by making the healthy choice the easy choice through innovative programs and community collaboration. The division improves health outcomes, reduces health inequities, implements policies and programs, and encourages the community to eat, shop, live, and play healthy in a city where the sun shines on all. Visit healthystpetefl.com to learn more.