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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Thomas B. Mack Park, Lakeland FL
5K
70–84°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
71–82°F
dry
2024
68–80°F
rain
2023
65–83°F
dry
2022
68–85°F
rain
2021
69–82°F
dry
2020
73–87°F
rain
2019
72–84°F
dry
2018
75–80°F
rain
2017
75–87°F
dry
2016
66–78°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Grab your costumes &: kids, or leave all that at home. Come out for the best Halloween themed event of the season and be fast, have a great time, or do both.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-10
- Location: Thomas B. Mack Park, Lakeland, FL
- 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM
- 13K Start Time: 8:30 AM
Amenities
- Goodies: Plenty of Halloween goodies
- Music: Lots of music to enjoy
- Atmosphere: A fun atmosphere at the start and finish line
- Finisher Medals: All participants will receive finisher medals
Participant Awards
- Top Overall: Awards for top 3 Overall M/F winners
- Top Masters: Awards for top 3 M/F Masters winners
- Grand Masters: Top 3 Overall M/F Grand Master awards
- Senior Master: Top 3 Overall M/F Senior Master awards
Age Group Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 in all the regular 5 year Age Groups.
More Information
For more information, please visit Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland.
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Live prices near the start line, Oct 9 – 11, 2026.
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