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.

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Time

March 28, 2026 7:30 am - 9:30 am

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Lakeland Runners Club

The Lakeland Runners Club, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), whose mission is to promote running...

The 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.

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Bonnet Springs Park

600 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33815

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sat09may7:00 pm9:00 pm47th Mayfaire 5k Road Race & Walk 2026Presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Organized ByLakeland Runners ClubLake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

sat13jun7:00 am9:00 am31st Summer Sunrise Watermelon 5k | June 2026Presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union7:00 am - 9:00 am Event Organized ByLakeland Runners ClubLake Hollingsworth Park, 920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

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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.

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Time

June 13, 2026 7:00 am - 9:00 am

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Lakeland Runners Club

The Lakeland Runners Club, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), whose mission is to promote running...

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Lake Hollingsworth Park

920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

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sat11jul7:00 am9:00 am31st Summer Sunrise Watermelon 5k | July 2026Presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union7:00 am - 9:00 am Event Organized ByLakeland Runners ClubLake Hollingsworth Park, 920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

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Let’s get #SweatyforScholarships

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.

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Time

July 11, 2026 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Organizer

Lakeland Runners Club

The Lakeland Runners Club, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), whose mission is to promote running...

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Lake Hollingsworth Park

920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

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sat08aug7:00 am9:00 am31st Summer Sunrise Watermelon 5k | August 2026Presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union7:00 am - 9:00 am Event Organized ByLakeland Runners ClubLake Hollingsworth Park, 920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

Event Details

Let’s get #SweatyforScholarships

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.

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Time

August 8, 2026 7:00 am - 9:00 am

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Lakeland Runners Club

The Lakeland Runners Club, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), whose mission is to promote running...

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Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park

920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

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