Lakeland Police Foundation Fallen Heroes Memorial 5k

🏅 Race Overview

The Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K run generates funds which enable our foundation to continue its exclusive purpose to meaningfully serve the past, present and future members of the Lakeland Police Department. With Foundation dollars, we will continue to support the many programs of the Foundation to include:

• Education Grants: Supporting the educational needs of police personnel.
• Financial Assistance: Helping members suffering extreme hardships.
• Retired Police Canines: Providing assistance for our retired police canines.
• Police Explorer Program: Supporting youth involved in law enforcement activities.

📅 Date & Location

The race will take place on May 17, 2025, at 3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL.

📦 Early Packet Pick-Up

Packets and bibs can be picked up at the Lakeland Police Department on Thursday, May 15 or Friday, May 16 between the hours of 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The pickup area will be at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at the entrance of the station.

🏃 Day of Race Packet Pickup

Packets can also be picked up on race morning between the hours of 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM at the YMCA. Expect longer lines on race morning. On-site registration will be open until 7:00 AM.

🚗 Parking Information

The parking areas for the event will be in the grassy areas on the south side of the YMCA. Volunteers will be in the parking area to assist. Please DO NOT park in the YMCA lot or at the veterinary clinic next door! You may be towed if you park in these areas.

👕 Shirts

Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if preregistered before April 20, 2025. After this date, the shirts will be available while supplies last. Please note, some shirt sizes will not be available close to or on race date. No shirt exchanges until after the race, based on availability.

🥇 Medals

Every participant will receive a finisher medal. Placement medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each 5-year age bracket:

• Age Group: Ten and Under
• Age Group: 11 – 14
• Age Group: 15 – 19
• Overall: Master Champion, Grand Master Champion, Overall Champion

🏆 Top Military/Public Safety Award

A special award will be given to the top Male/Female finisher who are currently serving or who have previously served in the U.S. Military or Public Safety Professions (Police, Sheriff, Corrections, Probation, Firefighter, EMS).

🔗 Registration Link

For more details and to register, visit the Lakeland Police Foundation Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K race page.