46th Mayfaire 5k | Lakeland, FL

🏃‍♂️ Mayfaire 5k Road Race & Walk

Celebrate 46 years of the Mayfaire 5k Road Race and Walk with an evening run or walk on residential streets from downtown Lakeland through the historic Lake Morton district. This event is held in conjunction with the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College's annual Mayfaire by-the-lake art festival and the event shirt showcases the work of the festival's featured artist.

Walkers are welcome at this event. The Mayfaire 5k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL22015JK). The race is chip-timed.

We are unable to mail bibs, shirts, medals, or awards. A friend or family member can pick up your packet or award during the scheduled packet pickup window or awards ceremony.

⏰ Race Start

The race starts at 7:00 PM on Main Street near the Amtrack train station.

📝 Registration

Online registration is available through Tuesday, May 6. The online system will close and will reopen for onsite registration (cash or card) during packet pickup on Friday, May 9, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again on Saturday, May 10 from 5:00 to 6:45 PM.

📦 Packet Pick Up

Early packet pick up will be held Friday at the Cleveland Heights golf course clubhouse and on Saturday at the Lake Mirror Center.

• Friday: May 9, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
• Saturday: May 10, from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
• Location: Cleveland Heights Golf Club - 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
• Location: Lake Mirror Promenade - 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

🗺️ Course Map

The course passes by Lake Mirror before heading downhill and around Lake Morton, then proceeds to an out-and-back up and over Success Ave before returning to Lake Morton. Runners climb Iowa Ave before descending to the finish on the Lake Mirror Promenade.

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🏆 Results & Awards

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.
• Categories: Recognized include overall, masters male and female, and grandmasters male and female.
• Age Groups: Awards for placements 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in specified age categories.
• Timing: Awards will be presented after the final finisher, ~ 8:30 PM on the Promenade.

We are unable to mail bibs, shirts, medals, or awards. A friend or family member can pick up your packet or award during the scheduled packet pickup window or awards ceremony.

⚠️ Safety & Weather Guidelines

NO dogs, bicycles, roller skates, or in-line skates will be allowed on the course. The use of headphones is discouraged. Strollers need to stay at the back of the race.

The Mayfaire 5k is held rain or shine. Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event, with special attention placed on the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, and extreme temperatures. If necessary, participants will be made aware of these conditions.

Heat Advisory: This event occurs in warm weather month with high humidity. Stay hydrated and choose light clothing. Be conservative with your pace to avoid heat illness.

💵 Refund Policy

This race is nonrefundable. If you can't attend, initiate a registration transfer instead of just giving your bib to someone else to create accurate race results.

You may transfer your registration to another runner until one week before the race. The LRC is not responsible for identifying individuals for the exchange.

📜 Race History

The first Mayfaire 5k was held on May 10, 1980. There were 64 entrants, and the winner was Mike Wachholz of Jacksonville, FL who finished in 14:00.

For more information, visit the event page.