12th Annual Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run

Event Information

The 12th Annual Promise Run will take place rain or shine at the Lake Mirror Promenade in Downtown Lakeland. 121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801.

• Date: March 7, 2026
• Location: Lake Mirror Promenade
• Entry Fee Policy: Fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be deferred.
• More Info: Promise Run Registration

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is available on the following dates:

• March 5, 2026: 6:00am-11:00am - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children
• February 27, 2026: 4:00pm-7:00pm - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children
• February 28, 2026: 4:00pm-7:00pm - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children
• Race Day: Starting at 6:00am at the Lake Mirror Promenade Registration Tent

Registration

Registration is open to the first 1,400 registrants.

• Advance Registration: Register before the race starting at 6:00am on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
• Payment: Cash and credit cards accepted.
• Shirt Sizes: Cannot be guaranteed on race day.
• Location: Registration Tent at Lake Mirror Promenade.

Course

The Promise Run 10k and 5k races start and finish in downtown Lakeland, following the historic streets as you navigate the scenic lakes.

• Certification: 10K and 5K are certified courses.
• Course Maps: Available below.
• Start/Finish: Both races start at Lake Mirror Promenade.
• Scenery: Enjoy stunning views of Lakeland's lakes.

Fees

The earlier you register, the more you save!

Thru February 1st

• 10k Entry Fee: $45
• 5k Entry Fee: $36

February 2nd – March 6th

• 10k Entry Fee: $50
• 5k Entry Fee: $40

March 7th (Day of Race)

• 10k Entry Fee: $55
• 5k Entry Fee: $45

What is Included

• Race Packet: Each participant receives a race bib with a ChronoTrack Race Timing Tag.
• Performance Shirt: High quality shirt with size exchanges allowed after the 5K starts.
• Finishers Medal: Upon race completion.
• Awards: Top finishers will receive an award: post-race refreshments available.

Schedule of Events - March 7, 2026

• 6:00am: Packet Pickup and Registration + Kids Run registration
• 7:00am: 10k start
• 8:35am: 5k start
• 8:45am: 10k Awards + Kids Run after 5k
• 9:50am: 5k Awards

Kid’s Run

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

• Groups: Registered children divided into appropriate groups.
• Finishers Ribbons: Given to each child at the Finish Line.
• Registration: Each child must be registered by a parent or guardian.
• Race Number: Must wear their race number.

Parking

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

• Iowa Garage: Closest to event start and finish line.
• Summit Building: Open on Massachusetts Avenue.
• Additional Lots: Several free lots around the promenade.
• Attendance: Expecting over 1,500 attendees: arrive early.

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
• Age Group Division: Top Three Male & Top Three Female in various age groups

5k Awards

• Overall Division: Top Three Male and Top Three Female
• Masters Division: Top Male and Top Female
• Age Group Division: Top Three Male & Top Three Female in various age groups

Shirt Sizes

Shirts will be unisex sizes XS through 3XL. Exchanges can be done after the 5k starts.

Prohibitions

Prohibited on the race courses:

5k Race Course

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

10k Race Course

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

Stroller Policy for 5k:

• Children must stay in the stroller and cannot be carried.
• All strollers must start at the back of the starting group.
• Strollers can pass but only if walking.