A guide to Tampa Bay sports and fitness events this weekend

SNEAKERS: ST. PETE RUN FEST

With distances for kids, beginners and seasoned runners, the St. Pete Run Fest aims to get the whole city on its feet. The expo and wellness market opens Friday. The 10K (7 a.m.), 5K (8:45 a.m.) and kids race (10:30 a.m.) are Saturday with a postrace party in Albert Whitted Park. Sunday is the half-marathon starting at 7 a.m. on Bayshore near the Dali Museum. $20-$160. Albert Whitted Park, 107 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. stpeterunfest.org.

BUCS: SAINTS COME TO TOWN

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into the grueling middle stretch of their schedule and their third home game when they play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. If veteran quarterback Drew Brees is still recovering from a thumb injury by the time the Saints come marching in, this could get interesting. $45.50 and up. 1 p.m. Sunday. Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. TV/radio: Fox; 97.9-FM buccaneers.com.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston passes against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 3. [ JOHN FROSCHAUER | AP ]

GO FISH: FLORIDA SPORTSMAN EXPO

The pages of Florida Sportsman magazine come alive for attendees at the Florida Sportsman Expo. There will be 25 fishing seminars daily on inshore, offshore, kayak and fly fishing, plus you can shop for boats, tackle and gear. $8, free for kids 12 and younger. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa. floridasportsman.com.

You can learn how to cast a line during the Florida Sportsman Expo at Tampa's Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend. [ Tampa Bay Times (2015) ]

CAR BUFF: TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

The Tampa Bay International Auto Show presented by MotorTrend serves as a stage for automakers and suppliers to showcase their new models, products and technologies. You can get behind the wheel and take an up-close look at the lineup of more than 350 2020 cars, trucks, crossovers and luxury vehicles. There will be test-drive opportunities, kid-friendly activities and high-end exotics. $12, $5 seniors, military, free 12 and younger. Noon-10 p.m Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St. autoshowtampa.com.

A McLaren MP4-12C was one of the hottest cars awaiting visitors in 2012 during the Tampa Bay International Auto Show at the Tampa Convention Center. [ Tampa Bay Times (2012) ]

ALSO PLAYING

Horns Up Rally: The University of South Florida Bulls play Cincinnati on Saturday but fans can get psyched up the day before at this rally with appearances from Rocky the Bull and the USF Spirit Squads, the Herd of Thunder Marching Band, DJ music, signature drinks, interactive games, a kids zone, photo zone, merchandise tents, promotional giveaways, hype videos and appearances by university luminaries. Free. 5-8 p.m. Friday. E Seventh Avenue and N 14th Street, Tampa.

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Saturday Morning Rides: Join the St. Pete Bicycle Club for a ride of less than 25 miles. Social rides are 12 to 16 miles per hour and controlled speed rides are 18, 20, 22, 24 and more than 25 miles per hour. Free. 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Northshore Aquatic Complex, 901 North Shore Drive NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 517-2449. stpetecycling.com.

North Tampa Bicycle Ride to Odessa: A 25- to 30-mile ride from Carrollwood Village to Odessa and back. Helmets are required and riders must maintain a speed of 11 to 13 mph. Free. 8 a.m. Sunday. West Village Commons, 5356 Ehrlich Road, Tampa. (813) 236-8119. tampabaysundaybicycle.blogspot.com.