Cake by the Lake V - 2026

 The Fifth Annual Cake by the Lake 5K and One Mile Cakewalk will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 on the Withlacoochee State Trail! and for 2026 we are adding a "Pie 5K+ Walk for fast walkers and race walkers. All thee events start at Liberty Park in Inverness. 5K Runners will take off as the sun rises over the lake, with the distance walker starting 2 min and 30 seconds behind them. The 1-mile walkers will start moments later. Both the 5K and 1 mile routes travel along the beautiful shores of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. As all participants return to Liberty Park, they’ll get their finisher’s medals, and enjoy music and festivities - and of course, eat delicious cake by the lake!  Unique cake plate age-level awards will be three-deep in five-year age increments for the 5K.  This event does NOT have T-shirts, but you'll be delighted with your race swag!  Free photos will be available online.  

This is a flat, straight course destined to help you set a new PR!  

Once again, we're offering $10 registration for kids up to 12 years old, and $15 registration for teens 13-17.  Those 18 and older are considered adults.  17 and under will receive different swag than adults, but it will still be good swag and you'll still get a heavy 3" full-color medal, and be eligible to win our special cake plate age group awards, as well as overall awards.  

See updates and sneak peeks on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-the-Withlacoochee-State-Trail-Inc-1485120831710155 or visit FOTWST.org.

Packet pickup: 6:30 a.m. Race Day

Race Starts: 7:30 a.m.