49th Lake to Lake 10k | Lakeland, FL

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: November 1, 2025
• Location: 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL
• Organizer: Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Mission: Promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.

🎉 Event Details

• Race Type: 10k, oldest annual race in Polk County
• Course: Runs through residential streets and paved paths, covering three lakes
• Walkers: Welcome with a minimum pace of 16:00 min/mile
• Timing: Chip-timed and USATF-certified (FL20027JK)

📅 Registration

• Online Registration: Available until October 28 or until sold out
• Onsite Registration: Cash or card during packet pick-up
• Dates: Friday, October 31, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• And: Saturday, November 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 AM

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup Locations: Cleveland Heights Golf Course Clubhouse, Tribute to the Volunteer Statue
• Friday: October 31, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Saturday: November 1, from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM
• Address: 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

🗺️ Course Map

• Start: Starts on Rose Ave and proceeds through various routes
• Details: Climbs Iowa Ave before descending to finish on Lake Mirror Promenade
• View: Scroll down for map

🏆 Results & Awards

• Results: Available on the Lakeland Runners Club website
• Awards Categories: Overall, masters, grandmasters, and various age groups
• No Mail Policy: Medals or awards will not be mailed
• Award Pickup: During scheduled times or via a friend/family member

☔ Safety & Weather Guidelines

• No: Dogs, bicycles, roller skates, or in-line skates allowed
• Headphones: Use discouraged: strollers at the back
• Monitoring: Weather conditions will be monitored closely
• Heat Advisory: Stay hydrated and choose appropriate clothing

💵 Refund Policy

• Nonrefundable: Registration fees are nonrefundable
• Transferable: Registration can be transferred until one week before
• Policy: Must not give bib to someone else to ensure accurate results
• Eligibility: LRC is not responsible for exchanges

📜 Race History

• Founded: 1977 by Harold Walker and John Scimone
• Race Record: Male - Tom Nohilly, 29:53: Female - Shelly Steely, 33:48
• Legacy: Maintains its historical significance in local running culture

🔗 Website

• More Info: Visit the official race page at Lake to Lake 10k