Running of the Squares Lake Sumter Landing

📅 Date

Saturday, January 10, 2026

🕗 Time

8:00AM Start

🏃‍♂️ Distance

5K (3.1 mile) fun run

• New Course: * NEW COURSE FOR 2026 - See Course Map Link Below *
• Pre-Registration Fee: $25 up to January 4.
• Registration Fee: $40 after January 4, and day of event.
• Inclusions: Fee includes t-shirt and registration packet. T-shirts available while supplies last.

* The first 1,400 registrations get a custom Lake Sumter Landing 5K race bib. *

📦 Pre-Registered Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will be on Friday, January 9, from 8:30am to 4:00pm at La Hacienda Regional Center, 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages, FL 32159. Packets will also be available at the race site the morning of the event starting at 7:00am if you are not able to make it to early pick up on Friday. You may also have a friend or family member pick yours up if you are unable to do so.

🏁 Race Day Packet Pick Up

Next to the finish line by Canal Street &: Old Mill Run.

⏰ Race Start and Finish Times

The race will start promptly at 8:00am. We request all participants to cross the start line by 8:05am. No late starts. The start line will close at 8:05am in order to prepare for our participant finishers. Local law enforcement and public safety have requested that the roads and multi-modal paths be reopened by 9:10am. Participants who have not finished within 70 minutes may be asked to move to the sidewalk so that the roads can be reopened for local residents. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter as well as the patience of the local residents affected by the closures along the course path.

⚠️ Safety

In-line skates, bounce boots, skateboards, and dogs on leashes will NOT be allowed on the race course. If you are pushing a baby jogger/stroller in the race, you accept full responsibility and understand for safety reasons you are to start at the back of the starting coral.

🏅 Finisher Medals

All participants that complete the race will receive a custom event finishers medal!

🏆 Overall Awards

1st Place for the 'Best Time' in the Men's and Women's Categories

🎖️ Age Group Awards

14 &: under, 5 year increments to 90+

🤝 Team Place Awards

1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

ℹ️ Contact Information

For more information call 352-753-1716

🌐 Registration Link

Register here