
Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland is a running race on May 22, 2027 in Lakeland, FL, with entry fees from $20 to $50.
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.
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
90°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakeland 2, 5 mi from the venue.
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.
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland
May 22, 2027