Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Leading Edge Take Heart 5k · Leading Edge Take Heart 5K Walkers/Not Timed · Leading Edge Take Heart 10K & more
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
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
50%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakeland 2, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lakeland, FL
Population
117,030
as of 2023
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K?
- Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K is a running race held in Lakeland, Florida on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida at 121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K
Sep 12, 2026