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When
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Where
555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City FL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
72–85°F · rain likely
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2025
72–85°F
dry
2024
74–87°F
rain
2023
71–85°F
dry
2022
64–81°F
dry
2021
70–88°F
dry
2020
68–80°F
rain
2019
73–89°F
dry
2018
72–86°F
dry
2017
73–82°F
dry
2016
73–84°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Mayor's 5K Run/Walk
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Location: 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City, FL
- Beneficiary: Haines City’s Relay for Life
Race Details
- Registration Fee: $25 per person for adults ages 18 and up
- Youth Fee: $21 for youth ages 17 and under
- Group Rate: $20 per person for groups of 15 or more (any age)
- Inclusions: All participants will receive a t-shirt
Awards
- Trophies: Given to the top 3 male and female participants in the adult category
- Trophies: Given to the top 3 male and female participants in the youth category
- Medals: Given to all finishers
Group Registration
- Contact: Haines City Parks and Rec staff
- Email: jillian.latimer@hainescityfl.gov
Contact Information
- Parks and Recreation Department: 863-421-3700
Race Route
- Start at Lake Eva Park
- 3rd St. - Wood Ave.
- Wood Ave. - S 1st St.
- S. 1st St. - Peninsular Ave.
- Peninsular Ave. - Peninsular Dr.
- Peninsular Dr. - Alta Vista Dr.
- Alta Vista Dr. - S. 10th St. (Runners will be past this point by approximately 7:45 AM)
- S. 10th St - Wood Ave.
- Wood Ave. - S. 8th St.
- S. 8th St. - Johns Ave.
- Johns Ave. - S. 9th St.
- S. 9th St. - Lake Eva Park Trail
- Finish on the Great Lawn
More Info
- Website: Mayor's 5K Run/Walk
Course map
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