46th Mayfaire 5k | Lakeland, FL

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: May 10, 2025
• Location: 215 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL
• Organization: Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Race URL: Mayfaire 5k Registration

🎉 Event Description

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 picket 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

• Date: Friday, May 9, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
• Location: Cleveland Heights Golf Course
• Date: Saturday, May 10, from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
• Location: Lake Mirror Center

🗺️ 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

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).

Awards will be presented after the final finisher, ~ 8:30 PM on the Promenade.

🌩️ Safety & Weather Guidelines

NO dogs, bicycles, roller skates, or in-line skates will be allowed on the course. The Mayfaire 5k is held rain or shine if conditions are safe.

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.

🔙 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.

📚 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.