47th Mayfaire 5k | Lakeland, FL

Race Details

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.

Mayfaire 5k Road Race & Walk

Celebrate 47 years of the Mayfaire 5k Road Race and Walk with an evening run or walk on residential streets from downtown Lakeland through the historic Lake Morton district. This event is held in conjunction with the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College's annual Mayfaire by-the-lake art festival and the event shirt showcases the work of the festival's featured artist.

The 5k starts at 7:00 PM. Walkers are welcome at this event. The Mayfaire 5k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL22015JK). The race is chip-timed.

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.

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Race Location

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

Events

Limited to 1,050 Runners

$38.10

incl. $3.10 Fee

($22.20: Ages 5 - 18)

Registration closes on April 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT and re-opens on April 10, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

Open to ages 5+.

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$0

separate registration required for all stroller riders

Open to ages 6 and under.

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