2 running and walking events in Lake City, Florida

Saturday February 14, 2026 8 am. 5000m race around the beautiful Lake Desoto and historic neighborhoods near downtown Lake City Florida. Mostly paved roads, some sidewalks. Flat & fast. Age group awards: Under 10, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & over. Cost $30 thru 2/13, $40 Day of Race. Includes dri-fit teeshirt with 2025 Olustee design guaranteed if you've registered by 02/01/2026! , $40 Day of Race.

Top 50 finishers to receive Age Group medals at finish line. Top 3 overall Men/Women, Overall Masters (over 40) Male/Female, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters to be presented on-stage at 8:50 am. Color Run station around Lake Desoto between Stage & courthouse. Olustee stage festivities begin at 9 am, right after our Overall Awards presentations!

Start/Finish line is on NW Veterans St, between Hernando & Marion St. Just outside of Halpatter's Brewery. Packet pickup is available Friday Feb 13 from 3 - 6 pm at Halpatters, and starting at 6:45 am near the start/finish line. Race time is 8 am!

Join the Lauren’s Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month — every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.

WALK IN MY SHOES LAKE CITY

Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Start location: Darby Pavilion - 200 NE Hillsboro St, Lake City, FL 32055

Registration Begins: 8:00 AM

Walk Start: 9:00 AM

Details:

Join us for a 4-mile walk to Publix Super Market at Lake City Commons (255 NW Commons Loop, Lake City, FL 32055) -with the opportunity to stop or continue walking our full 8-mile route back to where we start at the Darby Pavilion.

An UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back from the walk.