Mayor's 5K Run/Walk
Mayor's 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Haines City, FL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Mayor’s 5K benefits Haines City’s Relay for Life. Participants will begin at Lake Eva Park, race around the beautiful lake, and end at the park. Registration is $25 per person for adults ages 18 and up, $21 for youth ages 17 and under, and $20 per person for groups of 15 or more (any age). All participants will receive a t-shirt. Trophies will be given to the top 3 male and female participants in the adult category, and top 3 male and female participants in the youth category. Medals will be given to all finishers.
*NOTE: To set up a group registration, please contact Haines City Parks and Rec staff at jillian.latimer@hainescityfl.gov
For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-421-3700.
Race Route:
Start at Lake Eva Park
3rd St. - Wood Ave.
Wood Ave. - S 1st St.
S. 1st St. - Peninsular Ave.
Peninsular Ave. - Peninsular Dr.
Peninsular Dr. - Alta Vista Dr.
Alta Vista Dr. - S. 10th St.
(Runners will be past this point by approximately 7:45 AM)
S. 10th St - Wood Ave.
Wood Ave. - S. 8th St.
S. 8th St. - Johns Ave.
Johns Ave. - S. 9th St.
S. 9th St. - Lake Eva Park Trail
Finish on the Great Lawn
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
89°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winter Haven Gilbert Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Haines City, FL
City Elevation
150 ft
Nearest Airport
LAL
Lakeland Linder International Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Mayor's 5K Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026