Run for Their Lives 5k

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.spcaflorida.org/runfortheirlives.

Place

3700 Cleveland Heights Blvd
Lakeland, FL US 33803

Description

Ready. Set. Save Lives.

Register now for our annual SPCA Florida’s Run for Their Lives 5K on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the beautiful Peterson Park located at 3700 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL. Runners will enjoy a chip timed 5K race and will be saving lives with every step they take. Complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. Award ceremony will be conducted after the race. Race Time 7:00AM.

Course will run most of the 3 Parks Trail. Walkers and leashed dogs welcome!

Registered participants will receive a race bib and a choice of a race short sleeve T-shirt or race tank top (Guaranteed if pre-registered before May 8th, 2026! Don't wait to register!) All finishers will receive a exclusive race medal after crossing the finish line.

Awards: Overall male & female and top three male & female in age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,up to 80+, and Largest Team

Friday, May 22nd, from 4 PM – 7 PM

- Early Packet pick-up - Fleet Feet - Lakeside Village - 1523 Town Center Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803

Saturday, May 23rd

- 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM - Day of packet pick-up at Peterson Park, Late registration $45 Dollars, NO SHIRT OR TANKS available on this day.

- 7:00 AM - 5K Race Starts

- 7:15 AM - Continental Breakfast begins at the Eagles Nest

- 7:45 AM - Top Overall Female and Male Winners (approx. time)

- 8:15 AM - Approx time for Awards Presentation (1st Place F/M in all age groups and Largest Team)

Since this is a fundraiser for the SPCA Florida, there will be NO Refunds tendered. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event the live event does cancel due to inclement weather including lightning, tornadoes or hurricanes, or if you cannot attend due to health issues, your live event registration will transfer over to a virtual option, and you will still be able to pick up your bib, shirt and finisher medal.

For information about becoming a sponsor or information about the event, please email Melanie Vadzemnieks at mvadzemnieks@spcaflorida.org or call 863-577-4643.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

~ Your SPCA Florida Run for Their Lives Team

Become a Fundraiser!

Join Us in Helping Animals at SPCA Florida! 🐾

Hi friends! At SPCA Florida, we rescue, care for, and find loving homes for Polk County's homeless dogs and cats — but we can’t do it without you. This year, we’re inviting you to create your own fundraising page and help us save lives!

By signing up as an Individual Fundraiser, you can rally your friends, family, and community to support the animals who rely on SPCA Florida every day. Every dollar you raise provides food, medical care, shelter, and hope to our Polk County animals who need it most.

And here’s a little extra motivation:

The Top Individual Fundraiser who raises the most money will WIN *TWO - 2 Park - One Day Passes to Universal Studios / Islands of Adventure! 🎢

It’s easy to get started:

Sign up and register for the 5k event.
Under the donation screen, click the "Become a Fundraiser" Button.
Customize Your message to your friends and family (Or use the default copy).
After you register, Share your page with your friends, family, and network.
Raise money and help animals in need.
Whether you raise $10 or $1,000, your efforts make a real difference — and together, we can rescue, heal, and find loving homes for even more animals.

Sign Up Today Because Together, We Can Save Even More Lives.! 🐶🐱💛

*Valid until November 8, 2026. For Rules and Block Out Dates please visit our FAQ's page.

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