Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland
- Date
- May 23, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K-no shirt · 10K & more
From the Organizer
Join us this Memorial Day weekend 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.
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland?
- Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland is a running event held in Lakeland, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland?
- Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Lakeland, FL at Dr Thomas B. Mack Park, Lakeland, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland
May 23, 2026