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.

Join the LRC for the 49th 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.

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 (FL20027JK). The race is chip-timed.

Thank you to the Denis L Fontaine Foundation for their support since 1994; a donation from the 5k will benefit the YMCA of Central Florida.

We are unable to mail bibs, shirts, medals, or awards. A friend or family member can pick up your packet or award during the scheduled packet pickup window or awards ceremony. 

The race starts at 7:30 AM on Rose St near the intersection with N Ingraham Ave. This start is about 1/4 mile from the packet pickup location on Lake Mirror.

Street parking is available throughout downtown Lakeland and in the three city parking garages. The preferred garage for the 5k is the Lakeland Electric garage on Orange St.

Online registration is available through Tuesday, October 28 or until the race sells out. The online system will close and will reopen for onsite registration (cash or card) during packet picket on Friday, October 31, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again on Saturday, November 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 AM. 

Early packet pick up will be held Friday at the Cleveland Heights golf course clubhouse and on Saturday at the Tribute to the Volunteer Statue on the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror.

Friday, October 31, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 1, from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM

Cleveland Heights Golf Club - 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
Tribute to the Volunteer Statue on the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror  - 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801   

The course starts on Rose Ave, and turns south onto Lake Ave, then West onto Orange, before heading downhill south on Iowa Ave to Lake Morton. The course then proceeds to an up and over Success Ave to Lake Hollingsworth before returning to Lake Morton via Success Ave. Runners climb Iowa Ave before descending to the finish on the Lake Mirror Promenade. 

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You can find results on our Lakeland Runners Club website.

Overall male and female will be based on gun time. All other awards will be based on chip time.  In addition to overall male and female, the LRC will recognize masters male and female (fastest runners over 40) and grandmasters male and female (fastest runners over 50)

The LRC will recognize male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements in these age categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

Overall, masters and grandmasters winners will not be eligible for age group awards, and there will be no double dipping in the overall, masters & grandmasters award categories.

 Awards will be presented after the final finisher, ~ 9:00 AM on the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror.  

We are unable to mail bibs, shirts, medals, or awards. A friend or family member can pick up your packet or award during the scheduled packet pickup window or awards ceremony. 

NO dogs, bicycles, roller skates, or in-line skates will be allowed on the course. The use of headphones is discouraged. Strollers need to stay at the back of the race.

The Lake to Lake 10k is held rain or shine. Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event, with special attention placed on the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds and extreme temperatures.  If necessary, participants will be made aware of these conditions and possible dangers that could result via this website and text messaging if you signed up for that service. 

Race officials will monitor the weather and decide if any action will be taken to modify the race.  Visible lightning will cause the race to be delayed.  Less threatening conditions may cause alterations of the course or post-event activities to ensure participant, volunteer, and community safety. 

Heat Advisory
This event is held in a month with the potential for warm weather and high humidity. Stay well hydrated prior to the race by alternating water and electrolyte-based hydration options. Choose light clothing for your race, and ensure any headwear is breathable and allows heat to escape. If you are not heat-acclimated or are prone to heat illness, be conservative with your pace as to not overextend yourself. This may not be the event to attempt your personal best. Slow down at any signs of heat illness, including dizziness, lightheadedness or nausea. 

This race is nonrefundable.

If you can't attend the race, please initiate a registration transfer instead of just giving your bib to someone else. Giving someone a bib registered in your name creates inaccurate race results and can prevent registered and deserving individuals from being properly recognized in their age group, and creates a risk in the case of emergency when EMS is not able to identify the person by their race number.

You may transfer your registration to another runner (officially give it to someone else) under Manage Your Registration until one week before the race.

The LRC is not responsible for identifying individuals for the exchange.

The Lake to Lake 10k was founded in 1977 by Harold Walker who owned the Athletic Attic and John Scimone, founder of the Lakeland Runners Club. The race record belongs to Tom Nohilly of Gainesville, who finished the 1991 Lake to Lake 10K in 29:53. Shelly Steely, also of Gainesville, holds the female record, 33:48, set in 1988.