Community Running Calendar
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Alzheimer's Association
Bartow Coed Cheer
Bartow Medical and Fire Academy
Bartow Parks and Recreation Dept.
Bartow Rotary International
Bok Tower Gardens
Brandon Running Association
Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida
Children's Home Society
City of Bartow Parks & Recreation
City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Dept
DR Media
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Emerging Leader Experience
Fitniche Events
Florida Polytechnic University
Friends of the Seminole State Forest, LLC
George Jenkins High School Band
Healthy Kids Running Series
Holloway Park Foundation
InnerAct Alliance
J5 Run for Recovery
Jenn's Journey & Habitat Health & Fitness
JohnJohn Sport LLC
Kappa Delta
Lake Alfred Chamber of Commerce
Lake Gibson High School Future Educators Academy
Lake Wales Care Center
Lake Wales Family YMCA
Lake Wales Mardi
Lakeland Christian School
Lakeland Landsharks
Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland Magic
Lakeland Police Foundation
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland Rotary
Lakeland Runners Club
Lakes Education Action Drive
Leading Edge
MADD Central Florida
Michigan Running Foundation
Mulberry Chamber of Commerce
Noah's Ark of Central Florida
Peace River Center
PHEEL Good Foundation
Polk County Bully Project
Polk County Parks and Recreation
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy
Polk Senior Games
Polk State College Foundation
Red Tent Initiative
run4one
Space Coast Classic
SPCA Florida
St. Joseph Catholic School
The 4 Rotary Clubs of Lakeland
The Junior League of Great Winter Haven
Ultra Ultras
University of South Florida Society of Women Engineers
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation
WHAYS We Honor and Appreciate Your Service
Winter Haven Optimist Club
Winter Haven Police Department
april 2023
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Road race at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) during the 49th annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo on Saturday, April 1st at 7am. The race will begin on the Terminal
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Road race at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) during the 49th annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo on Saturday, April 1st at 7am. The race will begin on the Terminal Ramp as the start line is flanked by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. During the run you will be able to witness the launching of over twenty (20) hot air balloons as the course winds its way down Runway 5/23, Taxiway A, and across various other connecting taxiways and ramps to the finish line. Come join us for one of the most unique 5K race courses in Florida! Proceeds will go to the Women in Aviation Lakeland Chapter and the Lakeland Aeroclub, a high school flying club that teaches high school and college-age students how to fly and maintain aircraft.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Location
Lakeland Linder International Airport – Airport Terminal
3900 Don Emerson Drive, Lakeland, FL 33811
Organizer
Lakeland Linder International AirportAmy Campbell at amy.campbell@lakelandgov.net
Event Details
Run Like You Care 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run is a road race benefiting the Meals on Wheels program of Lake Wales Care Center. All proceeds allow for hot
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Run Like You Care 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run is a road race benefiting the Meals on Wheels program of Lake Wales Care Center. All proceeds allow for hot meals, as well as smiles, to be delivered to the elderly and shut-ins of the community. Lake Wales Care Center is a faith-based community service organization that demonstrates Christ’s love by building bridges between people in need and people with a desire to serve. Registration includes Athletic Shirt, Finisher Medal, and Goodie Bag.
Early Bird Pricing: $35 through March 17th. After March 17th: $40
Use the code LRC5 in the spot that says “Annual Sponsors enter code here” to save $5 off registration
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Location
Shores of Lake Wailes
1100 N Lakeshore Blvd., Lake Wales, FL 33853
Organizer
Lake Wales Care CenterJolee Beamer jolee.lwcc@gmail.com
Event Details
COUPON CODES LRC23 for $3.00 off the 15k LRC2302for $2.00 off the 2 mile Space Coast Classic 15K & 2 Mile SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023 | VIERA | 15K – 6:30 AM
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COUPON CODES
LRC23 for $3.00 off the 15k
LRC2302for $2.00 off the 2 mile
Space Coast Classic 15K & 2 Mile
SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023 | VIERA | 15K – 6:30 AM | 2 MILE – 7:00 AM
Race the ORIGINAL and ONLY 15K in Brevard County! The Space Coast Classic 15K is 9.3 miles of fun racing brought to you by Space Coast Runners. It makes a great training run for Spring or Summer half marathons and marathons. Over the years the 15K has run in Melbourne Beach, Indian Harbour Beach and Melbourne with great success and now in south Viera.
- SCR Members 15 years and older earn points in the 15K.
- 14 years or younger score points in the 2 Mile.
- 75 years or older may choose to run the 15K or the 2 Mile distance to score ROY series points.
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Quest Elementary School
Quest Elementary School 8751 Trafford Drive Melbourne, FL US 32940
Organizer
Space Coast ClassicTerry Ryan at spacecoastclassic@gmail.com
Event Details
This is a challenging course with rolling hills that twist and turn through an old abandon phosphate mine area. You will run down sand &
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Even the best of the best would still see pacing in the 10 minute range in some areas. It’s a very fun course while also being very tough in the same breath. This is not easy!!!!!
We must stress…this is about as hard as it gets in Florida!
Everyone will receive socks, finisher sticker & award
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location
Loyce Harpe Park
500 W Carter Rd Mulberry, FL 33860
Organizer
Ultra UltrasJames Hurst – runJames42@yahoo.com
may 2023

Event Details
Join the Lakeland Runners Club for an evening 5k road race and walk which routes around Lake Mirror and Lake Morton, a scenic and certified course through Lakeland’s historic district
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Join the Lakeland Runners Club for an evening 5k road race and walk which routes around Lake Mirror and Lake Morton, a scenic and certified course through Lakeland’s historic district and views of the city’s beautiful lakes. The race will be chip timed. This race is held in conjunction with the Mayfaire by the Lake art festival on Lake Morton. A portion of the proceeds from the Lakeland Runners Club’s Mayfaire 5k will benefit Polk Museum of Art.
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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Join Us for the 7th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K. Run, Walk, Skip.. whatever you prefer!
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The Lakeland Police Foundation will host the 6th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K on Saturday, May 20, 2023, 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
june 2023

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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
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
july 2023

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 2023

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
november 2023

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The 10k is the oldest annual race in Polk County and runs through the Lakeland chain of lakes and historic Lake Morton district, encompassing three lakes during the course. The
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The 10k is the oldest annual race in Polk County and runs through the Lakeland chain of lakes and historic Lake Morton district, encompassing three lakes during the course. The Lake to Lake 10k is run on a certified course (FL19044TY). The race will be chip timed.
The Lake to Lake 10k was founded in 1977.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Location
Lake Mirror Promendae
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