Collard Greens 5K

FEB

1

2026

Join the I Heart Collard Greens 5K and Fitness Extravaganza at Lake Vista Park for a free 5K walk and run and a lively community festival with music, fitness demos and health screenings. Enjoy food demos, a fresh fruit stand and family fun while supporting youth fitness and nutrition programs.

Sun 1 Feb 2026

Greater Pinellas Point, Florida

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event details

The I ❤️ Collard Greens 5K & Fitness Extravaganza is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at Lake Vista Recreation Center in St. Petersburg, Florida (1401 62nd Ave S). The event includes a 5K walk/run held on paths in Lake Vista Park and areas near the park's lakes. Registration for the 5K is free. Participants may purchase a custom race bib and event t-shirt to support the Tampa Bay Collard Greens Festival Inc.'s community outreach programs.

Program and purpose

The event combines a community festival with fitness and health activities. Planned activities include tennis cardio, jump rope contests, hula-hooping, live DJ entertainment, food demonstrations, nutrition workshops, and a fresh fruit stand. Local medical service partners provide free health screenings and testing on site. Fundraising supports Fit Futures, a program for youth ages 6–15 that offers run coaching, mentorship, and nutrition education aimed at addressing type 2 diabetes among children and teens. The event lists an amount raised of $23.01 for the Tampa Bay Collard Greens Festival and shows ongoing fundraising activity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

I ❤️ Collard Greens 5k