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50th Annual Lake to Lake 10k

2026 RRCA National 10k Championship

Information

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

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

Race Location

Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror
121 S Lake Ave
Tribute to the Volunteer Spirit Statue
Lakeland, FL 33801 US View Location on Map

Events

16:00 min/mile pace requirement

Lake to Lake 10k

Price: $43.40
incl. $3.40 Fee
Price increases after October 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Stroller Rider

Price: $0
separate registration required for all stroller riders
Open to ages 6 and under.

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