Lakeland Police Foundation Fallen Heroes Memorial 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: May 17, 2025
• Location: 3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL
• Purpose: Generates funds for the Lakeland Police Foundation to support its programs.
• Foundation Programs: Includes education grants, financial assistance, and support for retired police canines.

📦 Early Packet Pick-Up

• Dates: Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16
• Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Location: Lakeland Police Department, at the Fallen Heroes Memorial
• Note: Pick up your packets and bibs during these times.

🏁 Day of Race Packet Pickup

• Time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
• Location: YMCA
• Warning: Expect longer lines on race morning.
• Registration: On-site registration available until 7:00 AM.

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Areas: Grassy areas on the south side of the YMCA.
• Volunteers: Will be present to assist with parking.
• Warning: Do not park in the YMCA lot or at the veterinary clinic.
• Consequence: You may be towed if parked in restricted areas.

👕 Shirts

• Registration Deadline: Preregistration before April 20, 2025 guarantees shirts.
• Availability: Shirts while supplies last afterward.
• Note: Some sizes may not be available close to race day.
• Exchanges: No exchanges until after the race, based on availability.

🏅 Medals

• Finisher Medal: Every participant will receive one.
• Placement Medals: Top three finishers in each 5-year age bracket.
• Categories: Medals for male and female in all age groups.
• Overall Awards: Master Champion, Grand Master Champion, Overall Champion.

🏆 Special Award

• Award: Top Military/Public Safety Award.
• Qualification: Given to top male/female finishers serving or who have served in U.S. Military or Public Safety.
• Profession: Includes Police, Sheriff, Corrections, Firefighter, and EMS.
• Significance: Recognizes exceptional contributors to public safety.

🔗 Learn More

• Race URL: Register Here!