Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K
Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Lakeland, FL, with entry fees from $12 to $80.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Price
- $12–$80
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The eighth annual 5K and inaugural 10k is being presented by Leading Edge to benefit Take Heart. Take Heart will use the funds raised by this event to create opportunities for orphans and widows in Kenya to overcome poverty through education and entrepreneurship.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
91°
Low
74°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
62%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
About Lakeland, FL
Population
117,030
as of 2023
City Elevation
209 ft
Nearest Airport
LAL
Lakeland Linder International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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6
Days to train
- Race
- Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K
Sep 12, 2026