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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promise Run 10k | 10K | Mar 6, 20277:00 AM | $45$50 after Feb 2, 2027 | – |
| Promise Run 5k | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:35 AM | $36$40 after Feb 2, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Feb 2, 2027.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Florida ($45).
A typical finisher at a 10K in Lakeland runs 1:08:04, about 10:57 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:35 and men in 1:02:29.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:48 AM, and the Promise Run 10k starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
121 South Lake Avenue,, Lakeland, FL 33801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for 13th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Promise Run 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 30:35 or better, the top quarter in 37:52, and half the field in 48:49; the last tenth came in after 1:02:32.
At the 2026 Promise Run 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 52:18 or better, the top quarter in 57:34, and half the field in 1:06:07; the last tenth came in after 1:29:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:51 | 24:30 |
| 20-29 | 27:24 | 26:07 |
| 30-39 | 24:12 | 24:18 |
| 40-49 | 28:29 | 23:12 |
| 50-59 | 33:40 | 27:57 |
| 60-69 | 35:01 | 29:05 |
| 70+ | 46:47 | 31:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 59 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 561 to 894 finishers, and the median time rose from 48:24 to 48:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 894 (+18%) | 48:49 | under 30:35 | 20:32 |
| 2025 | 757 (+4%) | 48:47 | under 30:10 | 21:56 |
| 2024 | 727 (+30%) | 48:10 | under 30:04 | 18:28 |
| 2023 | 561 | 48:24 | under 29:19 | 20:52 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 37:52, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 26 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 13th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
How do I register for the Run? Click the REGISTER button at the top of the page. How will I know that my registration went through? You will receive a confirmation email. How do I know what size shirt to get? Unisex Size Chart: Measured in…
The cause
Contact Jannah Hyman, Event Coordinator - Lakeland Regional Health Foundation - [email protected] - 863-687-1296.
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Event Information
The 13th Annual Promise Run will take place rain or shine at the Lake Mirror Promenade in Downtown Lakeland. 121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801
Entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be deferred to another runner or year.
Packet Pickup
*Thursday, March 4, 2027 from 6:00am-11:00a - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805
*Thursday, March 4, 2027 from 4:00pm-7:00pm - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805
*Friday, March 5, 2027 from 4:00pm-7:00pm - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805