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

Entry fees: Non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be deferred to another runner or year.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Thursday, March 5, 2025: 6:00am-11:00am - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805
• Thursday, February 27, 2025: 4:00pm-7:00pm - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805
• Friday, February 28, 2025: 4:00pm-7:00pm - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805

For Pre Race Day Packet Pickup it's best to park in the lots at the intersection of Lakeland Hills Blvd and Garden Street then enter the pavilion on the first level by the outside fountain/roundabout entrance.

Race Day: March 7, 2026 starting at 6:00am at the Lake Mirror Promenade Registration Tent - Lake Mirror Promenade, 121 S Lake Ave Lakeland FL 33801.

📝 Registration

Registration is open to the first 1,400 registrants.

If you are unable to register for the Promise Run in advance, you may register before the race starting at 6:00am on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Registration Tent at Lake Mirror Promenade. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed on race day.

🏞️ Course

The Promise Run 10k and 5k races start and finish in downtown Lakeland. The course will follow the historic streets of Lakeland as you navigate the scenic lakes.

The Promise Run 10K and 5K are certified courses. See below for course maps.

💲 Fees

The earlier you register, the more you save!

Thru February 1st:

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

February 2nd – March 6th:

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

March 7th (day of race):

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

🎁 What is Included

• Race Packet: Each participant will receive a race packet with race bib featuring a ChronoTrack Race Timing Tag.
• Performance Shirt: High quality performance shirt with size exchanges allowed after the 5K starts on race day ONLY.
• Finishers Medal: Awarded upon completion of the race.
• Awards Ceremony: Top finishers will receive awards, and all are welcome to enjoy post-race refreshments.

⏰ 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 to begin after the completion of the 5k)
• 9:50am: 5k Awards

*Tentative starts, based on race completion times.

👶 Kid’s Run

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

Registered children will be divided into appropriate groups and distances on race day. Finisher’s Ribbons will be waiting for each child at the Finish Line. To enter, each child must be registered by a parent or guardian and each child must wear their runners race number.

🅿️ Parking

Parking garages on Iowa Street and Main Street will be open and are free on the weekends. Iowa Garage is closest to the event start and finish line and other activities.

The Summit Building parking garage located on Lake Mirror on Massachusetts Avenue will be open.

Several lots around the promenade are free as well. Note there will be 1,500+ in attendance, so arrive early to allow time for parking.

🏆 Awards

Please note: To guarantee your award, it must be picked up at the event.

Awards will be given for the following categories:

10k Awards:

• Overall Division - Top Three Male and Top Three Female
• Masters Division - Top Male and Top Female (Masters athletes in the overall category will receive an overall award)
• Age Group Division - Top Three Male & Top Three Female in age groups: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+

5k Awards:

• Overall Division - Top Three Male and Top Three Female
• Masters Division - Top Male and Top Female (Masters athletes in the overall category will receive an overall award)
• Age Group Division - Top Three Male & Top Three Female in age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+

👕 Shirt Sizes

Shirts will be unisex sizes XS through 3XL. Exchanging of sizes can be done at the race after the start of the 5k.

🚫 Prohibitions

Prohibited on the 5k race course are as follows:

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

Prohibited on the 10k race course are as follows:

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

Please note Stroller Policy for 5k:

• You will not need to register your child(ren), but they must stay in the stroller and cannot be carried or ride on shoulders. Non-registered children will not receive a bib or finishers medal.
• All strollers must start at the back of the starting group.
• Strollers can only pass other people in the crowd if you are walking. Please do not run with a stroller.

For more information, please visit the race page: