Lace up your shoes, stretch your calves, and set an early alarm! The Pride Center’s eighth annual Rainbow 5k Run/Walk returns Feb. 4. The fast-paced event is part of their health initiative programs.

Entry fee is $45 and can be filled out on their website. Check in starts at 6:45 a.m. at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, and the starting gun goes off at 7:30 a.m. Challenge Fitness will start warmups at 7:15.

The 5k (3.1mi) route runs through Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park, and proceeds raised support the Pride Center’s services and programs for the LGBTQ community.

Pick out your most attention-grabbing fitness gear. This race is about standing out.

“Forget subtlety,” the Pride Center said. “It's time to step out in your most eye-popping joggers and splashiest running shorts. Make the rainbow jealous with your spectacularly colorful walk/run gear! Help raise funds, awareness, and support for The Pride Center at Equality Park!”