Community Calendar

The 5th Annual Central Florida Heroes 5K will be held at the Tom Fellows Community Center in Davenport.

This promises to be a fun event that you can enjoy with your friends and family.

The Central Florida Heroes 5K will begin at 7:30 am with much pomp-and-circumstance as we celebrate the heroes among us.

We will honor veterans, active military, firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, teachers and healthcare professionals as we gather on Veterans Day weekend.

We invite you to bring your family and friends and help us celebrate.

All participants will receive a tri-blend t-shirt (shirts and sizes are guaranteed if pre-registered before October 11, 2026), custom bib, finisher medal and giveaways from participating vendors. We also invite you to stop and visit with our race sponsors before and after your run and enjoy a pancake breakfast while you are waiting for the awards ceremony to begin.

PARKING: Please arrive before 7:00am to avoid traffic around road closures. Some roads around the Tom Fellows Community Center, including State Street and North Blvd W, will be closed at 7:00am in preparation. Please plan accordingly!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 – 4-7PM – EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Location: Jarrett Gordon Ford, 2600 Access Rd, Davenport, FL 33837

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.

Join us for the inaugural Run for The Porch 5K, hosted by The Veteran Front Porch, on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at Lake Eva Park in Haines City, Florida! This family-friendly community event brings together runners, walkers, veterans, military families, first responders, and local residents for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and giving back to those who have served our nation. More than just a 5K, Run for The Porch is an opportunity to raise awareness about veteran isolation, promote mental health and wellness, and strengthen the bonds between veterans and their communities. The event will feature a 5K run/walk, local vendors, community organizations, and opportunities to support our mission through donations and fundraising activities. Proceeds will benefit The Veteran Front Porch, a veteran-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to combating veteran isolation, fostering meaningful relationships, and connecting military veterans and their families with valuable resources and support. Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply want to show your support for our veterans, everyone is welcome! Every step taken is a step toward ensuring no veteran feels forgotten or alone. 🇺🇸 The Veteran Front Porch – “Pull up a chair, you belong here.”

5k run around Lake Hollingsworth benefiting Common Ground Playground

This is a Valentine-themed community-driven event to bring together runners, families, and neighbors for a morning of fitness, fun, and local impact. Proceeds from the 5K support the Bartow Community Service Center and Junior Service League of Bartow in their efforts to provide food assistance, emergency resources, and essential services to families in need throughout our community.

The Hunt for Sasquatch at Bone Valley ATV Park in Mulberry, Florida offers scenic, rugged terrain and options for runners and walkers of all experience levels. Choose from a 10K run, a 5K run or a family-friendly 1-mile color run. The 10K features a challenging course through the park, while the 5K offers a shorter route for runners and walkers. The 1-mile color run features bursts of colored powder along the way. Color is limited to the 1-mile event. For an extra challenge, take on the Sasquatch Revenge Challenge by completing the 10K and 5K back-to-back. Or tackle the Trifecta Challenge by completing all three races: the 10K, 5K and 1-mile color run.

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 13. Registration begins January 1,

Competition, held at various locations throughout Polk County, is offered in Track, Road Race 5K,  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.

Track events include 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, & 1500m by gender and age.

Call 863-533-0055 for the entry booklet to be mailed the first week of January or register online.

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.

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 13. Registration begins January 1,

Competition, held at various locations throughout Polk County, is offered in Track, Road Race 5K,  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 or register online.

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.