Annual competition promotes health and wellness - and fun - for those 50 and older
Hillsborough County, Fla. (June 25, 2026) - Exercise is great for the body and mind and is particularly important as we age. The Tampa Bay Active Life Games, organized by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, helps promote physical and mental fitness through an Olympics-style competition that attracts hundreds of adults age 50 and older each year.
Registration is now open and continues through Sept. 7 for the Active Life Games, which began in the 1980s and offer a variety of contests for all skill and fitness levels. Organized by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, the Games combine friendly competition with serious fun. Athletes can also qualify for the state Senior Games.
Competition runs Sept. 28 through Oct. 9 at locations throughout the county. Events range from track and field to billiards, pickleball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and more.
Opening ceremonies begin at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 28, at Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa, FL 33607, and include a Torch Lighting Walk. Closing ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 9 at Northdale Recreation Center, 15510, Hooting Owls Pl., Tampa, FL 33624.
Cost is $35 and allows the participant to compete in multiple events. In addition to promoting health and wellness, the Games also serve as a regional qualifier for the Florida Senior Games.
Visit HCFL.gov/ActiveLife for registration details and event listings.