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Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland

5/23/26, 11:30 AM

Dr Thomas B. Mack Park
18 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, FL US 33801

Race Information

Join us this Memorial Day as we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving our country. The Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K is a meaningful way to pay tribute to our fallen heroes—by gathering as a community, celebrating their legacy, and moving forward in their honor. In their honor, we are offering all Active and Retired Military a *Complimentary race (5K, 10K or 15K)" on May 23, 2026. (Military I.D. of the athlete must be shown to pick up bib.)

Join us at Thomas B. Mack Park on Lake Hollingsworth. Participants may choose from the 5K, 10K, or 15K distances, each offering a patriotic race-day experience filled with purpose and pride. All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a commemorative finisher medal, a lasting reminder of the day and the heroes it represents.

To recognize outstanding performances, awards will be presented to the top three men and women in the traditional five-year age groups for all three race distances.

Run with gratitude. Run with remembrance. Run for those who gave everything.

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Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K is excited to have Florida Giant Dog Rescue as the 2026 Charity Partner.

We Help Big Dogs Find Loving Homes.

Their mission is to Rescue, Re-Home, and Reduce the number of Gentle Giant Dogs in need with Commitment and Compassion, and Community Engagement.

Their focus remains to help those most in need, continue our relationships with community animal shelters, and other rescue organizations.
We will continue with our spay and neuter programs to curb the overpopulation that plagues our state.

Event Schedule

May 14th

  • Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size

May 23th

  • 6:30 AM  Race Day Registration & Pickup Opens at race site.

  • 7:30 AM  Race START

Registration

Regular Registration: (ends 05/18):

-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-15K: $45
-Virtual Races: $35
-Military: FREE



Late Registration: (ends 05/23):

-5K: $37.5
-10K: $42.5
-15K: $47.5
-Military:  FREE

Race Day Registration:

-5K: $40
-10K: $45
-15K: $50
-Military: FREE


*All participants registered by 05/14 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.

Save money and race with friends! Take a look at our Teams and Fundraising info.

Register Individual

Race Partners

Race Partners

If you don't see anything, that means this race is partner-less!

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Course Information

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All three events will start and finish at Thomas B. Mack Park on Lake Hollingsworth and circle the lake.  Since the Lake is about 5K, there will be multiple laps around the lake for the 10K & 15K.  All events will have a timed start & finish.


Water Stations

We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles


Pacing

Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace

Awards and Goodies

Awards in the 5K/10K/15K as follows:

  • Top 3 Overall Male & Female

  • Top 3 Overall Masters (40+)

  • Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+)

  • Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+)

  • Top 3 in each age group (10 & under - 75+)

All finishers will receive a Finisher Medal for 2026!

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Virtual Race

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"

 

Then the virtual race is for you.

 

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

 

Step 1

  • Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Virtual Event!

 

Step 2

  • Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!

 

Step 3

  • Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to social distance & be safe!

 

Step 4

  • HAVE FUN!~

  • Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the race hashtag:-)

 

Step 5

  • Submit your results online

 

Step 6

  • View your Results Monday after the Event Date.

Submit your virtual time

Event Courtesy and Weather Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any
competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and be disqualified.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

 

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

 

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

 

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

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