2025 Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Information

The Promise Run will take place rain or shine at the Lake Mirror Promenade in Downtown Lakeland. 121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801

• Entry Fees: Entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be deferred to another runner or year.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:00am-11:00am: Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805
• Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:00pm-7:00pm: Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805
• Friday, February 28, 2025 4:00pm-7:00pm: Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805
• Race Day: March 1, 2025 starting at 6:00am at the Lake Mirror Promenade Registration Tent - Lake Mirror Promenade, 121 S Lake Ave Lakeland FL 33801

📝 Registration

Online registration will close Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:59pm. You may still register after this time at packet pickup on February 27 and 28, 2025.

• Race Day Registration: If you are unable to register for the Promise Run in advance, you may register before the race starting at 6:00am on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Registration Tent at Lake Mirror Promenade. Cash and credit cards will all be accepted. Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed on race day.

🏞️ Course

The Promise Run 10k and 5k races start and finish in downtown Lakeland. The course will follow the historic streets of Lakeland as you navigate the scenic lakes.

• Certification: The Promise Run 10K and 5K are certified courses.

💵 Fees

The earlier you register, the more you save!

• Thru February 22: $45 - 10k Entry Fee, $35 - 5k Entry Fee
• February 23 – February 28: $50 - 10k Entry Fee, $40 - 5k Entry Fee
• March 1: $55 - 10k Entry Fee, $45 - 5k Entry Fee

• Included: Each participant will receive a race packet with race bib.
• Shirt: High quality performance shirt. Size exchanges allowed after the 5K starts on race day ONLY.
• Finisher’s Medal: Awarded upon completion of the race.
• Top Finishers: Will receive an award. All are welcome to attend the award ceremonies and enjoy post-race refreshments.

⏰ Schedule of Events - March 1, 2025

• 6:00am - Packet Pickup and Registration + Kids Run registration
• 7:00am - 10k start
• 8:35am - 5k start
• 8:45am - 10k Awards, Kids Run will begin after the completion of the 5k
• 9:50am - 5k Awards

*Tentative starts, based on race completion times

👶 Kid’s Run

Join us for our Kid’s Run! It’s Free! Registration for the Kid’s Run will take place at the Registration Tent. Kid’s Run will start after the completion of the 5k.

• Registration: Registered children will be divided into appropriate groups and distances on race day.
• Finisher’s Ribbons: Will be waiting for each child at the Finish Line.
• Requirements: Each child must be registered by a parent or guardian and wear their race number.
• Further Instructions: Meet us at the Finish Line where further instructions will be announced.

🚗 Parking

Parking garages on Iowa Street and Main Street will be open and are free on the weekends.

• Closest Garage: Iowa Garage is closest to the event start and finish line.
• Additional Parking: The Summit Building parking garage located on Lake mirror on Massachusetts Avenue will be open.
• Free Lots: There are several lots around the promenade that are free as well.
• Note: With over 1,500+ in attendance, arrive early to allow time for parking.

🏆 Awards

Please note: To guarantee your award, it must be picked up at the event.

• 10k Awards: Overall Division - Top Three Male and Top Three Female
• Masters Division: Top Male and Top Female (Masters athletes finishing in the overall category will receive an overall award)
• Age Group Division: Top Three Male & Female in the following age groups: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+

• 5k Awards: Overall Division - Top Three Male and Top Three Female
• Masters Division: Top Male and Top Female (Masters athletes finishing in the overall category will receive an overall award)
• Age Group Division: Top Three Male & Female in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+

👕 Shirt Sizes

Shirts will be unisex sizes XS through 3XL. Exchanging of sizes can be done at the race after the start of the 5k.

🚫 Prohibitions

Prohibited on the 5k race course are as follows:

• Bicycles
• Animals/Pets
• Skateboards
• Skates/Rollerblades

Prohibited on the 10k race course are as follows:

• All of the above
• Strollers/baby joggers/babies in carriers

Please note Stroller Policy for 5k:

• Children in strollers must stay in the stroller. Non-registered children will not receive a bib or finishers medal.
• All strollers must start at the back of the starting group.
• Strollers can only pass others when walking. Please do not run with a stroller.

For more information, visit the race website: