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Achievement Academy
Alzheimer's Association
Ayudame a Vivir Foundation
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
Church World Service
City of Bartow Parks & Recreation
City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Dept
DR Media
Empowered Master's Commission
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Emerging Leader Experience
Fitniche Events
Florida Polytechnic University
Four Corners Sun
Friends of the Seminole State Forest, LLC
Galloway Lakeland
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
Kipe Academy Incorporated
Lake Alfred Chamber of Commerce
Lake Gibson High School Future Educators Academy
Lake Wales Care Center
Lake Wales Family YMCA
Lake Wales Mardi
Lake Wales Mardi Gras
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
March of Dimes
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
Polk State College PTA and OTA Programs
PTSO of Lawton Chiles Middle School Academy
Red Tent Initiative
ROAR Florida
run4one
Sommer Sports
SOMOS Church
Southeastern Pathways
Space Coast Classic
Space Coast Runners
SPCA Florida
St. Joseph Catholic School
Sun n Fun
Take Heart Africa
The 4 Rotary Clubs of Lakeland
The Florida Run
The Junior League of Great Winter Haven
Ultra Ultras
University of South Florida Society of Women Engineers
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation
West Central Florida Fellowship of Christian Athletes
WHAYS We Honor and Appreciate Your Service
Winter Haven Optimist Club
Winter Haven Police Department
Winter Haven Sun
december 2025
Event Details
Saturday December 13th, 2025 Cleveland Heights Golf Course Lakeland, Florida Registration Fee: $35 Virtual Option Available Race Starts at 7:30 am Reindeer Dash option $10 at 8:15 am. use code “LRC5” for
Event Details
Saturday December 13th, 2025 Cleveland Heights Golf Course Lakeland, Florida
Registration Fee: $35
Virtual Option Available Race Starts at 7:30 am Reindeer Dash option $10 at 8:15 am.
use code “LRC5” for $5 off registration
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am – 8:30 am EST
Location
Three Parks Trail – Cleveland Heights Golf Club
2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
Organizer
City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation DeptOlivia at JingleBellJog@lakelandgov.net
Event Details
Held on Dec. 20th. It is a 5k Run/Walk, 10k Run, 6 divisions of Kid-Sprints (0 – 12)(trophies for 1st and 2nd, boys and girls in each group), Team competitions
Event Details
Held on Dec. 20th. It is a 5k Run/Walk, 10k Run, 6 divisions of Kid-Sprints (0 – 12)(trophies for 1st and 2nd, boys and girls in each group), Team competitions for Social, Church, School, Business, and Family: Trophies for fastest top three in each group, and largest number of participants in each group.
The event is held at the Chamber of Commerce in Winter Haven and sponsored by the Optimist Club of Winter Haven. Finisher medals and shirts for all finishers. First, Second, and Third place Awards for all races.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Location
Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Organizer
Winter Haven Optimist ClubBob Custer : Custer4music@yahoo.com
february 2026
Event Details
Join us for a scenic twilight run around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth and then up Buckingham Avenue to finish next to Common Ground Playground (our beneficiary). Wider start-the first mile will be
Event Details
Join us for a scenic twilight run around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth and then up Buckingham Avenue to finish next to Common Ground Playground (our beneficiary).
Wider start-the first mile will be run in the street before moving onto the Lake Hollingsworth trail. M/F age groups are “under 10”, “over 80”, and all five year groups in between. M/F overall, masters and grandmasters plaques.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Organizer
The 4 Rotary Clubs of LakelandScott LaRonde at slaronde@hotmail.com
Event Details
Join us for the Lake Wales Mardi Gras Glow Run 5K. Put on your favorite neon get up and crack the glow sticks! Bring a team of friends, family
Event Details
Join us for the Lake Wales Mardi Gras Glow Run 5K. Put on your favorite neon get up and crack the glow sticks! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer … and LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm – 7:30 am
Location
Lake Wailes Park
17 S Lakeshore Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Organizer
Lake Wales Mardi GrasCaley Curchy caley.curchy@gmail.com
march 2026
Event Details
Polk Senior Games is a non-profit organization that presents an annual two-week series of Olympic-style sports and games for men and women 50 years of age and over. The Games
Event Details
Polk Senior Games is a non-profit organization that presents an annual two-week series of Olympic-style sports and games for men and women 50 years of age and over. The Games inspire an active lifestyle, combine an interest in sports and games with fun and fellowship, promote a positive image of seniors and recognize their efforts and achievements, and encourage volunteerism. Polk Senior Games begins on Saturday February 28 and ends on Saturday March 14. Registration begins January 1,
Competition, held at various locations throughout Polk County, is offered in Road Race 5K, Track, and Walking. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in each event and age division. $12 for first event; $5 for each additional event up to a maximum $35. Some events have extra facility fees.
Call 863-533-0055 for the entry booklet to be mailed the first week of January.
Polk Senior Games is an annual two-week series of 33 Olympic-style sports and games for men and women 50 years of age and over. Registration begins January 1. The Games inspire an active lifestyle, combine an interest in sports and games with fun and fellowship, promote a positive image of seniors and recognize their efforts and achievements, and encourage volunteerism. Competition, held at various locations throughout Polk County, is offered in Archery, Bag Toss, Basketball Shooting, Billiards, Bocce, Bowling including Team Bowling, Bridge, Chess, Cribbage, Ballroom and Social Dancing, Darts, Euchre, Field Events, Fishing, Golf 18 Hole Singles, Mixed Doubles & Putt & Chip, Horseshoes, Pepper, Pickleball, Punt Pass Kick, Road Race 5K, Scrabble, Senior Smarts, Shooting – 5-Stand, Pistol, Rifle, Skeet, Sporting Clays & Trap, Shuffleboard, Softball, Sudoku, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track, and Walking. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in each event and age division.
Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location
Bartow High School
1270 S Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Organizer
Polk Senior GamesDeena Wilbur at polkseniorgames50@gmail.com
Event Details
Join us at Bonnet Springs Park on Saturday, March 28 for a sunrise 5k that showcases the natural beauty of towering oak trees and the
Event Details
Join us at Bonnet Springs Park on Saturday, March 28 for a sunrise 5k that showcases the natural beauty of towering oak trees and the rolling terrain of Florida’s Best Free Natural Attraction. Bonnet Springs is a beautiful blend of urban amenities in a natural setting. Race with us and then stay to explore all there is to offer in the 168-acre park.
A quarter-mile kids fun run will be held following the 5k. All kids fun run participants need to be onsite by 8:30 AM.
Walkers are welcome at this event. The Bonnet Springs Park 5k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL23012JK). The race is chip-timed.
A donation from the 5k will benefit the Carol Jenkins Barnett Endowment at Bonnet Springs Park.
This event is limited to 1,200 participants.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Location
Bonnet Springs Park
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
may 2026
Event Details
Celebrate 47 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 Details
Celebrate 47 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.
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
june 2026
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
july 2026
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 2026
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
september 2026
Event Details
The TICK TOCK ULTRA is your 12-hour and 6-hour lake-lapping challenge. You will start at 7:00 a.m. traveling along a paved walkway that frames beautiful Lake Hollingsworth as you challenge
Event Details
The TICK TOCK ULTRA is your 12-hour and 6-hour lake-lapping challenge. You will start at 7:00 a.m. traveling along a paved walkway that frames beautiful Lake Hollingsworth as you challenge yourself to log as many 2.84-mile laps as possible before the race concludes.
HOT GRILLED FOOD @ The Runners Village! Starting with pancakes then hotdogs & hamburgers then quesadilla’s and smoked/grilled chicken! Starting about 3pm is smoked Pork Butt and Brisket! Also all the normal treats you’d see at any Ultra, soda/pop, pickles, snack bars etc!
This unique event is limited to the first 200 entrants! This is a hard cap! 200 max runners so reserve your spot by registering TODAY!
REGISTER BY SEPT 1ST 2026 TO GUARANTEE SHIRT SIZE AND HAVE YOUR NAME PRINTED ON YOUR BIB!
Want to Try It as a Team? — Register for the TickTock Ultra RELAY! For those who want the challenge and experience of participating in an 12-hour ultra marathon event, but don’t want to log the miles alone, the Tick Tock Ultra Relay allows teams of 3 to 5 to log as many laps as they can as a TEAM. One runner per team is allowed on the course at a time. Teams compete to see how many laps they can log cumulatively in 12 hours. Each member of teams completing at least 10 laps receives a Tick Tock Ultra Award. Each member of the overall winning team and 2nd place team ALSO wins a trophy. RELAY IS LIMITED TO 20 TEAMS ONLY
AWARDS:
Top 3 of the 6 & 12 Hour races male & female will receive Overall Awards
The next over 40 male & female runners will receive the Master awards
Each runner or relay team finishing 10 laps will receive finisher awards
Top 2 relay teams will receive Overall Relay Awards
Portions of every entry will go to the Pheel Good Foundation, the creators of this race!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Organizer
Ultra UltrasJames Hurst – runJames42@yahoo.com
november 2026
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
