Join us to run/walk the beautiful course around Lake Hunter! The FCA Lead The Way 5K will benefit students who are participating in the FCA Emerging Leader Experience. These students meet monthly to receive world-class Biblical leadership training that culminates in a four- day intensive with Student Leadership University.

Your participation in this race will help these students reach their funding goals. Join us as we push back against poverty of vision, spirit, and opportunity in the lives of the next generation! The course will have a wide start line that measures over 300 feet with course changes in elevation and partially covered and well-paved sidewalks and roads.

Police will be present to ensure safe crossings when indicated on race map. Participants will receive a race packet, a shirt and finisher medal once they cross the finish line. Awards: Male and Female: Overall, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+) & 3 deep in the standard 5 year age groups: (9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)

This an event where 100% of the proceeds go to Heartland for Children and Prevent Child Abuse America.

Registration is open until 9:45 AM on Saturday March 15th.

Join us at Bonnet Springs Park on Saturday, March 29 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.

Thank you to Valiant Products for their generous support; a donation from the 5k will benefit the Carol Jenkins Barnett Endowment at Bonnet Springs Park.

This event is limited to 1,000 participants.

Road race at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) during the 51st annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo on Saturday, April 5th at 7am. New and improved race route will be announced soon!

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, Melbourne, and Viera with great success and now in Cocoa, FL.

Discount code – LAKE25 for 10% off

The 5k course that hits a few different trails than the longer races! (limited to 50 runners)

Both courses are challenging! With rolling hills that twist and turn through an old abandon phosphate mine area. You will run down sand & dirt trails that have been crafted over the years to become the awesome Carter rd Moutain bike trails! We love to run these wild and fun trails and want to bring a race to other runners to enjoy! This is a great run to challenge yourself!
Some areas will challenge even the best runners to break 10min pace. It’s a very fun course while also being very tough in the same breath. This is not an easy course!!!!!
I must stress…this is about as hard as it gets in Florida!

Limited to 150 runners for the 10/30/50k & 50 runners for 5k
Awards: Top 3 Overall M/F & 1st masters M/F
Everyone finisher will receive socks, finisher sticker & award

This will be the Funest 50k you will run, walk or crawl in Florida! (refer to definition of Funest in photos)

Again…This is a FUN but TOUGH course! You should carry a charged phone with you in case of injuries or you have a hard time following a clearly marked path with over 600 markers!

**$10 of each registration goes back to Polk Co Parks & Rec to help maintain the park!

FOOD!

At the start/finish area we will have Quesadillas (cheese/bacon/potato), Hot Dogs, Hamburgers!
For those in the 30k or 50k we will have chicken after 10:30am!
After 11:30am we will have Pulled Pork and/or Brisket!

Course

The course is a 10k loop / 3 loops for the 30k / 5 for the 50k
There is also a 5k course starting at the same location and splitting off at .25 into the 10k loop
Both courses are on the mountain bike trails of Loyce E Harpe Park
10 hour cut off = 19:20 pace
Electrolytes, soda and water at the start area and an aid station around the 3.5 mile point.

Start @ Pavilion near Entrance

Bib Pickup

Loyce E. Harpe Park
300 W Carter Rd Mulberry Fl 33860

Saturday (race day) – April 19th 6am-7:15am

RACEDAY

Saturday April 19th 7:30am Start
Loyce E Harpe park shelter on the entryway to the park.

The Judd Jog is an annual 5k presented by Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. with all proceeds benefiting the United Way. The course is paved and begins and ends at the front of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office main office in Winter Haven. There will be additional activities available for your family and friends during the event, including Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations vehicles on display and a K-9 meet and greet. Also, registrants will be entered to win Raffle Prizes. (See the Judd Jog FaceBook page for more details) and more! T-Shirts are guaranteed if registered by April 1, 2025. Restrooms will be available for public use during the event. The Judd Jog is a shining example of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of our community coming together to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Come run with us as we raise money to benefit the United Way. Finisher medals will be awarded! Hope to see you there!

Discount
$25/runner; code: LRC25

The Pensacola Fiesta 10k & 5k, a Pensacola Runners Association Event, is the premier heritage road race in Northwest Florida and the perfect way to close out your Spring racing season. The event features fast and beautiful 10k and 5k races winding through the heart of Pensacola!

Celebrate 46 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.

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.

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.