50th Lake to Lake 10k | Lakeland, FL 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lakeland, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $50 on Oct 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake to Lake 10k | 10K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $40$50 after Oct 10, 2026 | 800 |
| Stroller Rider | – | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | Free | – |
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 Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Lake to Lake 10k: $40 until Oct 9, then $50 until Oct 16, then $50 until Nov 3, then $50 until Nov 7.
- Stroller Rider: Free until Nov 3, then Free until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
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 6:42 AM, and the Lake to Lake 10k starts at 7:30 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 S Lake Ave, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 10% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 120 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt Size
- Distances
- 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 50th Lake to Lake 10k | Lakeland, FL?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801.
From the organizers
This race is held by the Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.
Lake to Lake 10k
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕢 7:30 AM
📍 Lake Mirror | Lakeland, FL
Join the LRC for the 50th annual Lake to Lake 10k! This race is the oldest annual race in Polk County and runs on residential streets and paved running paths through the Lakeland chain of lakes and the historic Lake Morton district, encompassing three lakes during the course. You'll also be able to see Lakeland's iconic swans on Lake Morton.