The newly minted SoBeFit magazine has launched with a healthy gusto and their first major event to kick off the fitness new year is a 5k run+ walk followed by a Fitness Festival packed with relaxing massages, personalized stretches, health screenings, an interactive tennis serving cage, activities for adults and children and a fresh post-race breakfast! All this for only $25 --"Wow" is an understatement!

It gets better. Awards will be given to the top three male and female racers in each of the THIRTEEN age divisions and wheelchair division. $3,000 in cash prizes will also be awarded to the top male/female overall, top male/female masters, and top male/female in the wheelchair race.

The SoBeFit 5k run + walk is scheduled for February 8, 2009 and the race kicks off at 7:30am. The route is scenic Ocean Drive in South Beach and deemed safe for both runners and walkers of all ages and levels. On that note, take advantage of this world-class race to keep motivated and keep fit by clicking here for more information and to register.

And if you are reaching for higher goals--check out the SoBeFit Fittest Person of the Year Contest!! $65,000 in cash prizes will be awarded and top winners get further spotlight treatment with a cover shoot for the Nov/Dec 2009 issue. If you live a fitness lifestyle, join the competition and help set an example for and motivate your commuity to keep physically active! (Couch potatoes need not apply to this event).

Firt things first, bring your friends and family out for some healthy competition! See you at the 5k race!