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april
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About the Event Join with us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary Judd Jog 5k presented by Polk Sheriff's Charities, Inc. with all proceeds benefiting the United Way of Central Florida! The
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About the Event
Join with us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary Judd Jog 5k presented by Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. with all proceeds benefiting the United Way of Central Florida! The Judd Jog is a shining example of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of our community coming together to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Use code LRC20 and pay only $20 to run!
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Polk County's Sheriffs Operation Center
1891 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Organizer
Polk County Sheriff's OfficeKayla Sullivan - ksullivan@polksheriff.org
may
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It's Fiesta time with a touch of Día de los Muertos with this super fun Sunset 5K! Runners will start and finish through the most spectacular start/finish line anywhere, a
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It’s Fiesta time with a touch of Día de los Muertos with this super fun Sunset 5K! Runners will start and finish through the most spectacular start/finish line anywhere, a 25ft tall Candy Skull! This is a fun-filled themed event with entertainment, great food & drink (think margaritas & tacos!), costume prizes, awesome shirts and medals, and lots more!
10% discount with code LRC24
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Holloway Park
2402 Holloway Park Drive, Lakeland, Florida, 33803
Organizer
Sommer SportsMichelle at events@sommersports.com
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Celebrate 45 years of the Mayfaire 5k Road Race and Walk with an evening run or walk on residential streets from downtown Lakeland through the historic Lake Morton district. This
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Celebrate 45 years of the Mayfaire 5k Road Race and Walk with an evening run or walk on residential streets from downtown Lakeland through the historic Lake Morton district. This event is held in conjunction with the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College’s annual Mayfaire by-the-lake art festival and the event shirt showcases the work of the festival’s featured artist.
Walkers are welcome at this event. The Mayfaire 5k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL22015JK). The race is chip-timed.
IMPORTANT DATES
Apr. 19 – Last date to register to guarantee shirt selection
Apr. 26 – Price increase from $335.00 to $45.00
May 7 – Online registration closes at 11:59 PM
May 9 – Race Instructions Emailed
May 10 – Walk Up registration opens at 4:00 PM, $45.00 cash or credit
The first Mayfaire 5k was held May 5, 1980.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Lake Mirror Auditorium
121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
Organizer
Lakeland Runners ClubThe Lakeland Runners Club, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), whose mission is to promote running and fitness for runners of all ages and abilities in the community through fellowship, education and running events.races@lakelandrunnersclub.org PO Box 1484, Lakeland, FL 33802
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About AnkleBiter 100k/50k/15k ARBUCKLE TRACT AT LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST Arbuckle Tract at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest is a 13,530 acre property in Frostproof offering opportunities for long
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About AnkleBiter 100k/50k/15k
ARBUCKLE TRACT AT LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST
Arbuckle Tract at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest is a 13,530 acre property in Frostproof offering opportunities for long hiking excursions, equestrian trails and camping.
Arbuckle Tract occupies a high ridge of ancient sand dunes and contains fast-disappearing pine and oak scrub, a habitat that is home to Florida scrub-jays and gopher tortoises. Lake Arbuckle adjoins the area, and fishing and canoeing may be enjoyed on the lake year-round. This Tract is a Great Florida Birding Trail site. Short-tailed hawks may be observed on the Paula Dockery Trail, and at Lake Arbuckle visitors will see wading birds, bald eagles, limpkins and ospreys.
FOOD!
We will have our grills out and making food all day! Pancake breakfast! Hamburger, hotdogs, QUESADILLAS other meats (and some fake meats for those few of you) for lunch! Chicken and brisket for those in the 50k & 100k!
Aid Stations: Electrolytes, fruits, gels, and many more items to keep you functioning!
Race Info
100k – start 6am
50k – start 7am
15k – start 9am
Course Info
100k & 50k are 18+ mile loops
15k on a separate loop
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
499 School Bus Rd, Frostproof, FL 33843
Organizer
Ultra UltrasJames Hurst - runJames42@yahoo.com
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Join Us for the 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K. Run, Walk, Skip.. whatever you prefer!
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The Lakeland Police Foundation will host the 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Lakeland’s beautiful Three Parks Trail. The Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K run generates funds which enable our foundation to continue its exclusive purpose to meaningfully serve the past, present and future members of the Lakeland Police Department. With Foundation dollars, we will continue to support the many programs of the foundation to include providing education grants, financial assistance to our members suffering extreme hardships, assisting our retired police canines, supporting the Police Explorer Program, and maintaining the Fallen Heroes Memorial that was built to honor our seven Lakeland Police fallen officers.
MEDALS:
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
YMCA - Cleveland Heights
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd Lakeland, FL US 33803
Organizer
Lakeland Police FoundationSteven Pacheco at steven.pacheco@lakelandgov.net
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Run or stroll through Peterson Park in Lakeland to show your support and raise lifesaving funds for homeless animals.
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
Three Parks Trail - YMCA
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL
Organizer
SPCA FloridaLisette Eljaiek leljaiek@spcaflorida.org
june
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Let's get #SweatyforScholarships Proceeds from the Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series goes towards scholarships for Polk County graduates administered through the Polk Education Foundation. The Lakeland Runners Club has contributed to the
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Let’s get #SweatyforScholarships
Proceeds from the Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series goes towards scholarships for Polk County graduates administered through the Polk Education Foundation. The Lakeland Runners Club has contributed to the PEF since 2012 – the list of scholarship recipients is available on the LRC website.
The Summer Sunrise Watermelon Race Series was born out of a desire to have low-cost local races during the hot summer months when it can be hard to stay motivated. The series has become an established venue for competition and an annual celebration of fitness. It continues to be popular with both experienced and casual runners alike. Many of the local high school cross country teams use it as a tune-up for their season. The series is comprised of three 5K (3.1 mile) races, each race hotter than the last. All are run around Lake Hollingsworth, which is flat and conducive to fast times.
The Summer Watermelon 5k is run on a certified course. All races are chip timed. Cumulative results from the three races are used to determine official results.
The first series was run in 1996.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Organizer
Lakeland Runners ClubThe Lakeland Runners Club, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), whose mission is to promote running and fitness for runners of all ages and abilities in the community through fellowship, education and running events.races@lakelandrunnersclub.org PO Box 1484, Lakeland, FL 33802
july
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Register now for the Red, White and Brew 5K, a Lakeland tradition for the last 8+ years! This year we're moving to a new location at Swan Brewing in Lakeland,
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Register now for the Red, White and Brew 5K, a Lakeland tradition for the last 8+ years! This year we’re moving to a new location at Swan Brewing in Lakeland, FL to better serve up the Brew portion of the event! We’ll still be serving up pancakes, brew specials and age group awards after the race!
Registered participants will receive a custom bib and men’s and women’s tech shirts (cotton for the youth) (Guaranteed if pre-registered before June 15th! Don’t wait to register!) Finishers will receive a medal!! And don’t forget to sign the little ones up for our Lil’ Firecracker Fun Run for children 9 and under! Largest team will have a $500 donation made on their behalf to the registered 501c3 charity of their choice.
Early Packet pick up – TBD: Wed, July 3, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Day of Race – Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine Street, Thurs, July 4, 2024, 6:00 am – Registration and Packet Pickup; 7:04 am – Race Starts; 7:30 am – Pancake breakfast begins! 8:00 am – Approx time for the Lil Firecracker runs to begin. 8:15 am – Approx time for awards presentation. Enjoy the rest of your Independence Day!
Time
(Thursday) 7:04 am - 11:00 am
Location
Swan Brewing
115 W Pine St Lakeland, FL US 33813
Organizer
Fitniche EventsTony Trotti - tony@fitniche.com
Event Details
Let's get #SweatyforScholarships Proceeds from the Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series goes towards scholarships for Polk County graduates administered through the Polk Education Foundation. The Lakeland Runners Club has contributed to the
Event Details
Let’s get #SweatyforScholarships
Proceeds from the Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series goes towards scholarships for Polk County graduates administered through the Polk Education Foundation. The Lakeland Runners Club has contributed to the PEF since 2012 – the list of scholarship recipients is available on the LRC website.
The Summer Sunrise Watermelon Race Series was born out of a desire to have low-cost local races during the hot summer months when it can be hard to stay motivated. The series has become an established venue for competition and an annual celebration of fitness. It continues to be popular with both experienced and casual runners alike. Many of the local high school cross country teams use it as a tune-up for their season. The series is comprised of three 5K (3.1 mile) races, each race hotter than the last. All are run around Lake Hollingsworth, which is flat and conducive to fast times.
The Summer Watermelon 5k is run on a certified course. All races are chip timed. Cumulative results from the three races are used to determine official results.
The first series was run in 1996.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Organizer
Lakeland Runners ClubThe Lakeland Runners Club, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), whose mission is to promote running and fitness for runners of all ages and abilities in the community through fellowship, education and running events.races@lakelandrunnersclub.org PO Box 1484, Lakeland, FL 33802
august
Event Details
Let's get #SweatyforScholarships Proceeds from the Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series goes towards scholarships for Polk County graduates administered through the Polk Education Foundation. The Lakeland Runners Club has contributed to the
Event Details
Let’s get #SweatyforScholarships
Proceeds from the Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series goes towards scholarships for Polk County graduates administered through the Polk Education Foundation. The Lakeland Runners Club has contributed to the PEF since 2012 – the list of scholarship recipients is available on the LRC website.
The Summer Sunrise Watermelon Race Series was born out of a desire to have low-cost local races during the hot summer months when it can be hard to stay motivated. The series has become an established venue for competition and an annual celebration of fitness. It continues to be popular with both experienced and casual runners alike. Many of the local high school cross country teams use it as a tune-up for their season. The series is comprised of three 5K (3.1 mile) races, each race hotter than the last. All are run around Lake Hollingsworth, which is flat and conducive to fast times.
The Summer Watermelon 5k is run on a certified course. All races are chip timed. Cumulative results from the three races are used to determine official results.
The first series was run in 1996.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Organizer
Lakeland Runners ClubThe Lakeland Runners Club, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), whose mission is to promote running and fitness for runners of all ages and abilities in the community through fellowship, education and running events.races@lakelandrunnersclub.org PO Box 1484, Lakeland, FL 33802