30th Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series | Lakeland, FL

☀️ Race Overview

• Date: 2025-06-07
• Location: 920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL
• Organizer: Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Mission: To promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.

🏃‍♂️ About the Series

• Purpose: Providing low-cost local races during hot summer months.
• Races: Three 5K races around Lake Hollingsworth.
• Scholarships: Proceeds support scholarships for Polk County high school seniors.
• Participation: Open to both experienced and casual runners: walkers are welcome.

🕖 Race Start

• Time: The race starts at 7:00 AM.
• Location: Lake Hollingsworth Dr at the intersection of Jonila Ave.

📝 Registration Details

• Deadline: Online registration available through the Tuesday prior.
• Onsite Registration: Cash or card during packet pick-up if slots are available.
• Finishers: All finishers receive medals, but only series entries receive shirts and are eligible for age group awards.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Early Pick Up: Friday at Cleveland Heights golf course clubhouse.
• Race Day: Saturday at Lake Hollingsworth parking lot.
• Timing: Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 5:45 AM to 6:30 AM.
• Location Addresses: Cleveland Heights Golf Club - 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL: Lake Hollingsworth Lot - 920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL.

🗺️ Course Map

• Route: First 1.25 miles on Lake Hollingsworth Dr, transitions to running path, then returns to the street for the finish.
• Maps: Scroll down for maps.

🏆 Results & Awards

• Medals: Finishers receive a participant's medal.
• Overall Awards: Based on gun time for overall male and female: chip time for others.
• Recognition: Masters and grandmasters categories for the fastest runners over 40 and 50, respectively.
• Awards Ceremony: Presented after the final finisher at ~ 8:30 AM at Lake Hollingsworth Park.

⚠️ Safety & Weather Guidelines

• No: Dogs, bicycles, roller skates, or in-line skates allowed on course.
• Headphones: Use discouraged: strollers should stay at the back.
• Weather Monitoring: Conditions monitored: modifications may be made for safety.
• Heat Advisory: Stay hydrated and choose light clothing: slow down if experiencing heat illness.

💰 Refund Policy

• Policy: This race is nonrefundable.
• Registration Transfer: Available until one week before the race under Manage Your Registration.
• Importance: Accurate race results are crucial: issues can arise from unauthorized bib transfers.

📜 Race History

• Establishment: The first Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series was held in 1996.

📎 More Information

• Sign Up: Register Here
• Results: Find results on the Lakeland Runners Club website.