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.

📅 Date & Location

• Date: May 9, 2026
• Time: Starts at 7:00 PM
• Location: 215 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL
• URL: Mayfaire 5k Registration

🎉 Event Details

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
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. Scroll down for maps.

🏅 Results & Awards

You can find results on our Lakeland Runners Club website.

Overall male and female will be based on gun time. All other awards will be based on chip time. In addition to overall male and female, the LRC will recognize masters male and female (fastest runners over 40) and grandmasters male and female (fastest runners over 50). The LRC will recognize male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements in these age categories: 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

Overall, masters and grandmasters winners will not be eligible for age group awards, and there will be no double dipping in the overall, masters, and grandmasters award categories. 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 if conditions are safe. 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 and possible dangers that could result via this website and text messaging if you signed up for that service.

Race officials will monitor the weather and decide if any action will be taken to modify the race. Visible lightning will cause the race to be delayed or possibly canceled. Less threatening conditions may cause alterations of the course or post-event activities to ensure participant, volunteer, and community safety.

Heat Advisory
This event is held in a month with warm weather and high humidity. Stay well hydrated prior to the race by alternating water and electrolyte-based hydration options. Choose light clothing for your race, and ensure any headwear is breathable and allows heat to escape. If you are not heat-acclimated or are prone to heat illness, be conservative with your pace as to not overextend yourself. This may not be the event to attempt your personal best. Slow down at any signs of heat illness, including dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea.

💰 Refund Policy

This race is nonrefundable. If you can't attend the race, please initiate a registration transfer instead of just giving your bib to someone else. Giving someone a bib registered in your name creates inaccurate race results and can prevent registered and deserving individuals from being properly recognized in their age group, and creates a risk in the case of emergency when EMS is not able to identify the person by their race number.

You may transfer your registration to another runner (officially give it to someone else) under Manage Your Registration 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.