49th Lake to Lake 10k | Lakeland, FL

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: 49th Lake to Lake 10k
• Date: November 1, 2025
• Location: 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL
• Details: 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.

🏅 Race Details

• Course: The Lake to Lake 10k runs on residential streets and paved running paths through the Lakeland chain of lakes and the historic Lake Morton district, encompassing three lakes during the course.
• Walkers: Walkers are welcome at this event with a minimum pace requirement of 16:00 min/mile.
• Timing: The race is held on a USATF-certified course (FL20027JK) and is chip-timed.
• Support: Thank you to the Denis L Fontaine Foundation for their support since 1994: a donation from the 5k will benefit the YMCA of Central Florida.

🗓️ Race Start

• Time: The race starts at 7:30 AM.
• Location: Rose St near the intersection with N Ingraham Ave.
• Parking: Street parking is available throughout downtown Lakeland and in the three city parking garages.
• Preferred Garage: The preferred garage for the 5k is the Lakeland Electric garage on Orange St.

📝 Registration

• Online Registration: Available through Tuesday, October 28, or until the race sells out.
• Onsite Registration: Opens during packet pickup on Friday, October 31, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again on Saturday, November 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 AM.
• Payment: Cash or card accepted for onsite registration.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Location: Early packet pickup will be held Friday at the Cleveland Heights golf course clubhouse and on Saturday at the Tribute to the Volunteer Statue on the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror.
• Friday Timing: October 31 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
• Saturday Timing: November 1 from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM.
• Addresses: Cleveland Heights Golf Club - 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803: Tribute to the Volunteer Statue on the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror - 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801.

🗺️ Course Map

• Start Point: The course starts on Rose Ave, turns onto Lake Ave, and continues through various streets.
• Details: The course features downs and ups until the finish on the Lake Mirror Promenade.

🏆 Results & Awards

• Results: Available 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.
• Recognition: Male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements in various age categories will be recognized.
• Ceremony: Awards will be presented after the final finisher, around 9:00 AM at Lake Mirror.

⚠️ Safety & Weather Guidelines

• Prohibited Items: No dogs, bicycles, or in-line skates will be allowed on the course. Headphones are discouraged.
• Weather Monitoring: The Lake to Lake 10k is held rain or shine: race officials will monitor the weather for safety.
• Heat Advisory: Stay hydrated and choose light clothing for the race: be cautious of signs of heat illness.

💵 Refund Policy

• Nonrefundable: This race is nonrefundable.
• Registration Transfer: Initiate a registration transfer under Manage Your Registration until one week before the race.
• Important: The LRC is not responsible for identifying individuals for the exchange.

📜 Race History

• Founded: The Lake to Lake 10k was founded in 1977 by Harold Walker and John Scimone.
• Records: The race record belongs to Tom Nohilly (29:53) and the female record to Shelly Steely (33:48).

🌐 More Information

• Website: For more details, visit the official race page at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Lakeland/LaketoLake10k.