49th Lake to Lake 10k | Lakeland, FL

🏃‍♂️ About the Race

• Organizer: This race is held by the Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.
• Course: Join the LRC for the 49th annual Lake to Lake 10k! This race is the oldest annual race in Polk County and runs on residential streets and paved running paths through the Lakeland chain of lakes and the historic Lake Morton district, encompassing three lakes during the course.
• Walkers: Walkers are welcome at this event, there is a minimum pace requirement of 16:00 min/mile. The Lake to Lake 10k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL20027JK). The race is chip-timed.
• Thanks: Thank you to the Denis L Fontaine Foundation for their support since 1994: a donation from the 5k will benefit the YMCA of Central Florida.

📅 Race Start

• Time: The race starts at 7:30 AM on Rose St near the intersection with N Ingraham Ave.
• Location: This start is about 1/4 mile from the packet pickup location on Lake Mirror.
• Parking: Street parking is available throughout downtown Lakeland and in the three city parking garages. The preferred garage for the 5k is the Lakeland Electric garage on Orange St.

📝 Registration

• Deadline: Online registration is available through Tuesday, October 28 or until the race sells out.
• Onsite Registration: The online system will close and will reopen for onsite registration (cash or card) during packet picket on Friday, October 31, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again on Saturday, November 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 AM.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: Early packet pick up will be held Friday at the Cleveland Heights golf course clubhouse and on Saturday at the Tribute to the Volunteer Statue on the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror.
• Friday: October 31, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
• Saturday: November 1, from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM at Cleveland Heights Golf Club - 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803 and Tribute to the Volunteer Statue on the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror - 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801.

📍 Course Map

• Starting Point: The course starts on Rose Ave, and turns south onto Lake Ave, then West onto Orange, before heading downhill south on Iowa Ave to Lake Morton.
• Path: The course then proceeds to an up and over Success Ave to Lake Hollingsworth before returning to Lake Morton via Success Ave.
• Finish: Runners climb Iowa Ave before descending to the finish on the Lake Mirror Promenade.

🏆 Results & Awards

• Find Results: You can find results on our Lakeland Runners Club website.
• Awards: Overall male and female will be based on gun time. All other awards will be based on chip time.
• Age Groups: The LRC will recognize male and female placements in various age categories.
• Award Distribution: Awards will be presented after the final finisher, ~ 9:00 AM on the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror.

⚠️ Safety & Weather Guidelines

• Restrictions: NO dogs, bicycles, roller skates, or in-line skates will be allowed on the course.
• Weather: The Lake to Lake 10k is held rain or shine if conditions are safe. Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event.
• Heat Advisory: Stay well hydrated prior to the race and choose light clothing for the event. Pay attention to any signs of heat illness.

💰 Refund Policy

• Nonrefundable: This race is nonrefundable.
• Transfer Policy: If you can't attend the race, please initiate a registration transfer instead of just giving your bib to someone else.
• Deadline: You may transfer your registration to another runner under Manage Your Registration until one week before the race.

📜 Race History

• Founded: The Lake to Lake 10k was founded in 1977 by Harold Walker and John Scimone.
• Records: The race record belongs to Tom Nohilly of Gainesville, who finished the 1991 Lake to Lake 10K in 29:53. Shelly Steely holds the female record, 33:48, set in 1988.

🔗 Further Information

• URL: For additional details and to register, visit the official race page: Lake to Lake 10k.