Walk in My Shoes 2026 - Lakeland

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• 31st Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series | Lakeland, FL [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  This race is held by the Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.

  Summer...

  This race is held by the Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.

  Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series

  📅 Saturday, June 13, July 11, August 8, 2026

  🕢 7:00 AM

  📍 Lake Hollingsworth | Lakeland, FL

  The Summer Sunrise Watermelon Race Series isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of summer, competition, and community. Whether you're an elite runner chasing a personal best or a walker soaking in the morning sunshine, this three-race 5K series welcomes everyone to embrace the challenge. Run a single 5k or sign up for the three race series.

  Held at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL, each race brings fast times, fierce competition, and a vibrant atmosphere. The event has long been a proving ground for top local athletes while remaining an inviting experience for casual runners and walkers alike.

  Beyond the finish line, the Watermelon 5K Series fuels scholarship funding for Polk County students—a tradition that started in 2011 and has grown to over $123,000 awarded to deserving high school seniors. So lace up, hit the pavement, and #GetSweatyForScholarships!

  Walkers are welcome at this event. The Watermelon 5k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL21019JK). The race is chip-timed.

  We are unable to mail 🔢bibs, 🎽shirts, 🏅finisher medals, or 🏆awards.

  If you are not able to attend, please make arrangements for in-person pickup. A friend or family member may collect your packet during the scheduled packet pickup window or retrieve your award during the awards ceremony. Please refer to the race info for specific times and locations.

  Any shirts not picked up before the race begins will be available for exchange after the race.

  Please see our menu for details on:

  • FAQ

  • How to Participate

  • Race Details

  • Maps

  • How to Support the Event as a Donor or Sponsor

  • Volunteer Information

  2.7 km from Lakeland
  919 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, Florida, 33803, United States
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  5k Run Walk

• Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K [facebook.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  The eighth annual 5K and inaugural 10k is being presented by Leading Edge to benefit Take Heart. Take Heart will use the funds raised by this event to create opportunities for orphans and widows in Kenya to overcome poverty through education and entrepreneurship.

  788 m from Lakeland
  121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, Florida, 33801, United States
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  1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 10k 9.3 Miles Run

• 50th Lake to Lake 10k | Lakeland, FL [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  This race is held by the Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.

  Lake to...

  This race is held by the Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.

  Lake to Lake 10k

  📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026

  🕢 7:30 AM

  📍 Lake Mirror | Lakeland, FL

  Join the LRC for the 50th annual Lake to Lake 10k! This race is the oldest annual race in Polk County and runs on residential streets and paved running paths through the Lakeland chain of lakes and the historic Lake Morton district, encompassing three lakes during the course. You'll also be able to see Lakeland's iconic swans on Lake Morton.

  Walkers are welcome at this event, there is a minimum pace requirement of 16:00 min/mile. The Lake to Lake 10k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL25020JK). The race is chip-timed.

  Thank you to the Denis L Fontaine Foundation for their support since 1994; a donation from the 10k will benefit the YMCA of Central Florida.

  We are unable to mail 🔢bibs, 🎽shirts, 🏅finisher medals, or 🏆awards.

  If you are not able to attend, please make arrangements for in-person pickup. A friend or family member may collect your packet during the scheduled packet pickup window or retrieve your award during the awards ceremony. Please refer to the race info for specific times and locations.

  Any shirts not picked up before the race begins will be available for exchange after the race.

  Please see our menu for details on:

  • FAQ

  • How to Participate

  • Race Details

  • Maps

  • How to Support the Event as a Donor or Sponsor

  • Volunteer Information

  788 m from Lakeland
  121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, Florida, 33801, United States
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  10k Run Walk

• Colt 45 Trail Run [a1ultraevents.wordpress.com] [Register at ultrasignup.com]

  Sat, Nov 21, 2026

  941 m from Lakeland
  16000 State Rte 471, Lakeland, Florida, 33801, United States
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  45k Run Trail Ultra