Community Calendar

Join us for a road race at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) during the 47th Annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo on Saturday, April 17th 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 the 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 Lakeland Aeroclub, a high school flying club that teaches high school and college-age students how to fly and maintain aircraft, as well as the Women in Aviation Lakeland Chapter.

Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run is inspired by people who believe that a community can come together to conquer cancer. It’s a celebration of the lives of loved ones touched by cancer and a Promise to strengthen the health of everyone around us.

We are excited to offer the 7th annual 2021 Promise Run as a virtual event. The Promise Run can be run any time from April 22-25. All funds raised go toward the Hollis Cancer Center.

The code to save $7.00 off registration is LRC2021

Who are our heroes?

The annual CHS Heroes 5K honors the heroes in our community, those who work at and tirelessly alongside the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) to make a better community for our children.

Children remain at the heart of all we do.
For over 90 years, CHS has provided solutions for thousands of children and families in the Greater Lakeland (Polk, Highland, Hardee and Marion counties) Region. CHS leads the way in developing and delivering solutions that drastically change life trajectories for children and families.

We are the driver of child well-being, serving more than 2,600 children and family members in your community annually through child welfare, early childhood education, behavioral health and community solutions. Locally, kids, teens and parents find critical support through CHS’ counseling, foster care and adoption services as well as mentoring.

Join us in an incredible movement: to end the need for foster care as we know it.
Whether you become a named sponsor, form a team of friends or colleagues, or volunteer your time, you can help us create a world where children and families stay safe, strong, and together!

April 26th, 2021 – May 1, 2021

VIRTUAL!

Kids Fun Run FREE for kids 10 and under

For more information or to register, please visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/scvr/team/872823/

For Sponsorship Opportunities Please Contact Dan Berman, Distinguished Gifts Manager, at
(863) 327- 3998 or Daniel.berman@chsfl.org

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, REGISTRATION #CH180, IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING WWW.SOOHELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Who are our heroes?

The annual CHS Heroes 5K honors the heroes in our community, those who work at and tirelessly alongside the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) to make a better community for our children.

Children remain at the heart of all we do.
For over 90 years, CHS has provided solutions for thousands of children and families in the Greater Lakeland (Polk, Highland, Hardee and Marion counties) Region. CHS leads the way in developing and delivering solutions that drastically change life trajectories for children and families.

We are the driver of child well-being, serving more than 2,600 children and family members in your community annually through child welfare, early childhood education, behavioral health and community solutions. Locally, kids, teens and parents find critical support through CHS’ counseling, foster care and adoption services as well as mentoring.

Join us in an incredible movement: to end the need for foster care as we know it.
Whether you become a named sponsor, form a team of friends or colleagues, or volunteer your time, you can help us create a world where children and families stay safe, strong, and together!

April 26th, 2021 – May 1, 2021

VIRTUAL!

Kids Fun Run FREE for kids 10 and under

For more information or to register, please visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/scvr/team/872823/

For Sponsorship Opportunities Please Contact Dan Berman, Distinguished Gifts Manager, at
(863) 327- 3998 or Daniel.berman@chsfl.org

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, REGISTRATION #CH180, IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING WWW.SOOHELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

The 10th Annual Carillon Classic 5k will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL. The Carillon Classic 5K Run & Walk features what many consider Florida’s most challenging 5K course where runners experience elevation changes and a variety of running surfaces, including paved roads, clay roads, grass, gravel and mulch trails.

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.

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 (FL15070EBM).  All races are chip timed.  Cumulative results from the three races are used to determine official results.

The first series was run in 1996.

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 (FL15070EBM).  All races are chip timed.  Cumulative results from the three races are used to determine official results.

The first series was run in 1996.

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 (FL15070EBM).  All races are chip timed.  Cumulative results from the three races are used to determine official results.

The first series was run in 1996.

Conquer four races in 24 hours! All races will be chip timed. Cumulative results from the four races are used to determine official results.  All courses are on pavement or sidewalk and are generally flat. The two-mile course does reward participants with a tough little hill near the finish. The first 5k is around Lake Hollingsworth. The one-mile race is around Lake Morton. The two-mile race is around Lake Hunter. The final 5k repeats the course around Lake Hollingsworth. Can you run the Saturday 5K faster than you did the Friday 5K?

The Aching Quad Four Race Challenge was established in 2006.

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.

A portion of the proceeds from the Lake to Lake 10k will benefit the YMCA of West Central Florida.