MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Jan. 31, 2022) – Mark your calendars for a day of fitness, yoga, food, music – and a brand-new 5K walk/run — on March 5th, 2022 at Robinson Preserve.
The inaugural Manatee FITFest event is an outdoor showcase of local businesses and provides an introduction to the area’s popular fitness and healthy lifestyle opportunities. Event entry and classes are all free but pre-registration is required for the 5K portion of the festival.
Beginning at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science and Technology (The NEST at Robinson Preserve), participants will walk, run or stroll around waterways, over wooden bridges and up a scenic rise to look out over Tampa Bay. To register for the 5K and claim your dri-fit event T shirt visit: runsignup.com/manateefitfest
This day is all about community: bringing together a bootcamp, a 5K, yoga and a short guided meditation. Following the mainstage events, you can choose your own adventure by partaking in other scheduled bonus classes like hooping, HIIT, acro yoga, paddleboard and more!
From enjoying the DJ on the main stage to lawn activities, grabbing a healthy lunch or shopping local vendors in the marketplace, there’s plenty to do when you’re not on your mat. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to participate in this day of fitness, mindfulness and food!
Here’s the event schedule:
7:30 a.m. Sign your waiver and drop your mat
8:00 a.m. BOOTCAMP with Anna Neal
9:00 a.m. Run or Walk the 5K (Pre-Registration Required)
10:30 a.m. YOGA with American Yogi
11:15 a.m. REST with Ria Ray
11:45 a.m. Grab lunch
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Drop into a bonus class, shop the marketplace or relax under the banyan