Polar Bear Dip
January 1, 2008
The Flora-Bama Lounge on the Florida-Alabama state line on Perdido Key Beach hosts this popular, annual splash-around in the Gulf of Mexico. Afterwards, everyone joins in a Southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day and warms up with good music and beverages. Call (850) 492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com

Pensacola Beach Run
January 5, 2008
Presented by Pensacola Runners Association and hosted by Hilton Garden Inn. The race starts at 8 a.m. and proceeds along the waterfront on beautiful Pensacola Beach. The run includes a 5K, 10K and half-marathon course. The first 800 registered people are guaranteed a microfiber wind shirt. The post race party is in Flounder’s Chowder House. Visit www.pensacolarunners.com