46th Mayfaire 5k | Lakeland, FL

🏃‍♂️ Mayfaire 5k Road Race & Walk

This race is held by the Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.

🎉 Event Overview

• 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.
• Details: 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.
• Shirt Design: The event shirt showcases the work of the festival's featured artist.
• Open to Everyone: Walkers are welcome. This is a USATF-certified course (FL22015JK) and the race is chip-timed.

⏰ Race Start

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

📝 Registration

• Online Registration: Available until Tuesday, May 6.
• Onsite Registration: Will open 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 Pickup: Will be held Friday at the Cleveland Heights golf course clubhouse and on Saturday at the Lake Mirror Center.
• Dates: Friday, May 9, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Saturday, May 10, from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM.
• Locations: Cleveland Heights Golf Club - 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803: 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.

🏆 Results & Awards

• Website for Results: You can find results on the Lakeland Runners Club website.
• Awards: Overall male and female will be based on gun time: all other awards will be based on chip time.

⚠️ 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.

🔄 Refund Policy

This race is nonrefundable. If you can't attend, please initiate a registration transfer instead of just giving your bib to someone else. You may transfer your registration to another runner under Manage Your Registration until one week before the race.

📅 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.

🔗 More Information

Visit our race page for more details and registration.