Run for the Boolies

Run for the Boolies

Join us for an evening 5k and Run for the Boo-lies!

Event Details

• Date: October 3, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM - 5k Start
• Location: 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL
• Website: Run for the Boolies

Support the Cause

• Beneficiary: Polk County Bully Project
• Mission: Help save the Bully Breeds
• Participation: Run, jog, or walk! All levels welcome.
• Dog-Friendly: Your puppies are welcome (friendly ones please!), they must be on a leash. Please pickup after your puppy!

Registration Information

• Pre-Registration Deadline: Sept 14 (Shirt sizes guaranteed)
• Pricing:
  • $30 - Now through Aug 31
  • $35 - Sept 1 - Sept 27
  • $40 - Sept 28 -Oct 2
  • $45 - Oct 3 Day of Race (If Event is still Open)

Packet Pickup

• Early Packet Pickup: Friday, October 2, 2026, 4:00-7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Lakeside Village, Lakeland, FL
• Day of Race Packet Pickup: 5:00-5:45 PM
• Awards Ceremony: 7:15 PM (Approx Time)
• Race Start: 6:00 PM (No Late Starts)

Awards

• Overall: Male & Female
• Overall Masters: (40+) Male & Female
• Age Group Awards: Top Three Male and Female in the standard 5 year age groups
• Age Groups: (9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24 through 80+)

Important Information

• Parking: Limited parking at the Lakeland Country Club Public Parking.
• Pre-Registration: Highly suggested to avoid long lines on race day.
• Arrival: If you cannot make it to Friday's packet pickup, arrive early to allow time for parking, packet pickup, and to get back to the start line (.2 mile from the packet pickup tables).
• Packet Pickup Line: Will close at 5:45 PM and race will start promptly at 6:00 PM.

Race Timing

This race will be chip timed and will start on the path (at Jonila Ave). Anyone not starting at 6:00 PM will default to Gun start time. (No Exceptions)