Lace up your running shoes, because this month is full of exciting sporting events in and around South Beach. Test your mettle or enjoy the show at one of South Beach’s biggest sporting events of the year, the famed South Beach Triathlon. Or, slow down and contribute to a good cause with the AIDS Walk. More details of these events and more below!

Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo

The fair is in town! From March 14 to April 7, the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo will bring rides, live entertainment, and more family-friendly fun than you can poke a corn dog at. Standard admission is $10, or go for the $25 entry with unlimited rides. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo is the largest fair in Florida.

Miami Riverday Festival

Each year, the Miami River Commission puts on a celebration of Miami’s waterways. As one of Miami’s most important natural resources, the Miami River is more than just a river; it’s part of the city’s heritage and society. Celebrate the river and preservation efforts this year at the Miami Riverday Festival, which is set to take place on April 6 at the Lummus Park Historic District. Enjoy food, live entertainment and a ride down the river. Best of all, entry to the event is completely free!

South Beach Triathlon

Not for the faint of heart (or breath), the South Beach Triathlon will have competitors run, bike and swim their way to victory in this extreme test of endurance and sheer wherewithal. The race takes place in picturesque South Beach, where you can join crowds to watch the competition. Most importantly, all proceeds from the event will be donated to charity Save the Children, so you know your money is going to a good cause. The triathlon will take place on April 14.

Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run

If you’ve managed to catch your breath after the South Beach Triathlon, then test your endurance at the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run. The starting gun goes off on April 25 at Bayfront Park, where competitors will start this grueling 5km run. Registration for competitors costs $40 a head, with more details available at the official website.

AIDS Walk MiamiWhy run when you can walk? For those of us who aren’t quite triathlon material, the 2019 AIDS Walk Miami offers us the opportunity to contribute to a good cause without breaking too much of a sweat. This 5km walk-a-thon is accessible to everyone, and proceeds will go towards the Care Resource and Food for Life Network. This organization provides critical assistance to the over 50,000 people in South Florida affected by HIV/AIDS.

Outshine Film Festival

Celebrate Miami’s LGBT community this April during the Outshine Film Festival. From April 18-28, over 65 films will be presented at various venues across the city.

SoFlo Cake & Candy Festival

Get your sugar hit this month at the SoFlo Cake & Candy Festival, which will take place over the last weekend of April (26-28) at the Miami Airport Convention Center. Tickets start at $25 for this extravaganza of sweet snacks, cakes, and other desserts. The event will be attended by both industry aficionados and local bakers alike, meaning there’s something for everyone at this celebration of sweetness.