I ❤ Collard Greens 5K Nutrition & Fitness Extravaganza
Sunday, February 1
Lake Vista Park, St. Pete, FL
Join Us at the Starting Line
The I ❤️ Collard Greens 5K & Fitness Extravaganza is a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and healthy living where health, heritage, and fun come together! Join us on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for an unforgettable morning of movement, music, and motivation. The 5K Walk/Run kicks off at 9:15 AM, followed by a variety of fitness activities and wellness experiences for all ages.
* Registration starts at 8:00 AM
Enjoy tennis cardio (hosted by SowingSeedsTennis.org), jump rope contests, hula-hooping, and live DJ entertainment, along with free health screenings and testing provided by local medical service partners. Discover flavorful ways to eat well through food demonstrations and nutrition workshops that celebrate the power of healthy cooking, including a fresh fruit stand.
While registration is free, participants can purchase a custom race bib and event t-shirt to support The Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival Inc.'s community outreach programs, including Fit Futures: Outrunning Diabetes One Step at a Time.
Form a Team and Raise Funds for the Cause!
Help Us Power the Fit Futures Initiative
Too many kids across Tampa Bay lack access to safe, supportive spaces to get active, and the impact is real. Type 2 diabetes, once rare in children, is now rising fast, with alarming speed.
Fit Futures is here to change that.
Through monthly run clinics, mentoring, nutrition support, and access to local races, we’re helping kids build endurance, confidence, and healthy habits for life.
Your Support Makes It Happen:
Form a team. Raise funds. Help us:
- Provide running shoes and race entries
- Fund community-based run coaches
- Reach more kids across Tampa Bay
Every dollar moves a child off the sidelines and onto a path toward lifelong wellness.
👉 [Start a Team] or [Donate Now]
Let’s build a healthier future — one mile at a time.
Fit Futures is proudly supported by a dynamic collaboration of community leaders and organizations, including Black Girls Run, Tampa Parks & Recreation, Tampa Bay Collard Greens Festival, and the American Diabetes Association's (Project Power Program). Together, they are helping to lead and sustain this year-round initiative to build a healthier future for our youth.