Run, walk or paddleboard for health.

April 7 Run the St. Pete Fit City 5K: The second annual Healthy St. Pete Fit City 5K and One Mile Fun Walk is scheduled for 7:30 am to 11 am at North Straub Park. This familyfriendly

wellness event features a chip-timed 5k, a one-mile fun walk, health and wellness vendors, fitness demonstrations, a kids’ zone and more. The event is free and open to the public.

Individuals or teams may register online for either the run or the walk through April 6 at stpeteparksrec.org. The 5K registration fee is $17.50 ($15 plus a $2.50 convenience fee) and $7 ($5 plus $2 convenience fee) for the one-mile walk. On April 7, the 5K registration fee increases to $20. Participants may also register on race day in North Straub Park beginning at 7:30 am. Those registered for the 5K by March 23 receive an event t-shirt; t-shirts will also be available at the event but sizes are limited. Each participant will receive a commemorative finisher’s medal for either the 5K or one-mile walk, with a limit of one medal per participant.

FYI: StPeteParksRec.org; Healthy St. Pete (727) 892-5994.

Paddleboard Adventures: You can rent kayaks at Weedon Island and Ft. deSoto or any of the SUP/surf shops around town. One of our favorites is Urban Kai, with two locations at 13090 Gandy Blvd. and 700 S. Florida Ave., where you can take yoga on water or a fitness class that meets up at The Getaway or, go on an adventure tour and make new friends. www.urbankai.com

Celebrate & Race: Seems there’s a race or walk to celebrate every holiday, from the wearing of the green on St. Patrick’s Day to Easter. www.runtampa.com/events

3/24Race for the Cupcake 5k, Pass-A-Grille Beach, St. Pete

3/24 Southeastern Guide Dog Wag n’ Run 5k, Sarasota

4/6 PARR for the Course 5k, Tampa

4/7Dunedin Highland Trail 5k

4/8 Iron Girl Half & 5k, Clearwater

4/8 Caddy’s on the Beach 5k, Treasure Island

4/14My Hope Chest 5k, Tampa

4/14 Pediatric Burn Survivor 5k, downtown Tampa