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13th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run 2027

Date
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Start time
7:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $36 · goes up to $50 on Feb 2, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Promise Run 10k10KMar 6, 20277:00 AM$45$50 after Feb 2, 2027–
Promise Run 5k5KMar 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.

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The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Feb 2, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Promise Run 10k: $45 until Feb 1, then $50 until Mar 5, then $55 until Mar 6.
  • Promise Run 5k: $36 until Feb 1, then $40 until Mar 5, then $45 until Mar 6.

Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Florida ($45).

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Promise Run 5k

894
finishers
48:49
median (15:45 /mi)
20:32
winning time
65% / 35%
women / men
median 48:4923:351:11:07
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Promise Run 10k

223
finishers
1:06:07
median (10:40 /mi)
39:18
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for 13th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at 13th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 Promise Run 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2026:5124:30
20-2927:2426:07
30-3924:1224:18
40-4928:2923:12
50-5933:4027:57
60-6935:0129:05
70+46:4731:10

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 59 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

13th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 561 to 894 finishers, and the median time rose from 48:24 to 48:49.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026894 (+18%)48:49under 30:3520:32
2025757 (+4%)48:47under 30:1021:56
2024727 (+30%)48:10under 30:0418:28
202356148:24under 29:1920:52

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

  • 10K: Slower than most Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 57:34, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 3 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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 13th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

FAQs

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

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact Jannah Hyman, Event Coordinator - Lakeland Regional Health Foundation - [email protected] - 863-687-1296.

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Race details

Where
121 South Lake Avenue,, Lakeland, FL 33801Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 120 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K
Editions
2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 1, 2025), 2024 (Mar 2, 2024), 2023 (Mar 2, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is 13th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run?
Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $36 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Feb 2, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Florida ($45).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 894 runners finished the Promise Run 5k; the median finish was 48:49 and the winner ran 20:32.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
121 South Lake Avenue,, Lakeland, FL 33801.

From the organizers

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

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