12th Annual Lakeland Regional Promise Run

Event Information

The 12th 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 5, 2026 from 6:00am-11:00a - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd,   Lakeland FL 33805

*Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 4:00pm-7:00pm - Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd,   Lakeland FL 33805

***Friday, March 6, 2026 from 4:00pm-7:00pm **- Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children - Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL 33805

• For Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up it's best to park in the lots at the intersection of Lakeland Hills Blvd and Garden Street then enter the pavilion on the first level by the outside fountain/ roundabout entrance.

• Race Day, March 7, 2026 starting at 6:00am at the Lake Mirror Promenade Registration Tent - Lake Mirror Promenade, 121 S Lake Ave Lakeland FL 33801

Registration

Registration is open to the first 1,400 registrants.

If you are unable to register for the Promise Run in advance, you may register before the race starting at 6:00am on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Registration Tent at Lake Mirror Promenade. Cash and credit cards will all be accepted. Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed on race day.

Course

The Promise Run 10k and 5k races start and finish in downtown Lakeland. The course will follow the historic streets of Lakeland as you navigate the scenic lakes.

The Promise Run 10K and 5K are certified courses.  See below for course maps.

Fees

The earlier you register, the more you save! 

Thru February 1st

• $45 - 10k Entry Fee
• $36 - 5k Entry Fee

February 2nd – March 6th

• $50 - 10k Entry Fee
• $40 - 5k Entry Fee

March 7th (day of race)

• $55 - 10k Entry Fee
• $45 - 5k Entry Fee

What is Included

• Each participant will receive a race packet with race bib. All bibs feature a ChronoTrack Race Timing Tag, a light-weight disposable timing device that remains on your bib. Please do not fold or wrinkle your bib, and be sure to wear it on the front of your torso, where it’s clearly visible.

*High quality performance shirt. Shirt size exchanges will be allowed after the 5K starts on race day ONLY.

*Finishers medal upon completion of the race

*Top finishers will receive an award. All are welcome to attend the award ceremonies and enjoy post-race refreshments at this professionally produced race.  

Schedule of Events - March 7, 2026

6:00am                Packet Pickup and Registration + Kids Run registration

7:00am                10k start

8:35am                5k start                               

8:45am*              10k Awards                                 Kids Run will begin after the completion of the 5k

9:50am*              5k Awards

*Tentative starts, based on race completion times

Kid’s Run

Join us for our Kid’s Run! It’s Free! Registration for the Kid’s Run will take place at the Registration Tent. Kid’s Run will start after the completion of the 5k.

Registered children will be divided into appropriate groups and distances on race day. Finisher’s Ribbons will be waiting for each child at the Finish Line. To enter, each child must be registered by a parent or guardian and each child must wear their runners race number.

Meet us at the Finish Line where further instructions will be announced.

Parking

Parking garages on Iowa Street and Main Street will be open and are free on the weekends. Iowa Garage is closest to the event start and finish line and other event activities.

The Summit Building parking garage located on Lake mirror on Massachusetts Avenue will be open.

There are several lots around the promenade that are free as well. Note there will be 1,500+ in attendance, arrive early to allow time for parking.

Awards

Please note: To guarantee your award, it must be picked up at the event.

Awards will be given for the following categories:

10k Awards

• Overall Division - Top Three Male and Top Three Female

• Masters Division - Top Male and Top Female (Masters athletes finishing in the overall category will receive an overall award)

• Age Group Division - Top Three Male & Top Three Female in the following age groups: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+

5k Awards

*Overall Division - Top Three Male and Top Three Female

*Masters Division - Top Male and Top Female (Masters athletes finishing in the overall category will receive an overall award)

*Age Group Division - Top Three Male & Top Three Female in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+  

Shirt Sizes

Shirts will be unisex sizes XS through 3XL.  Exchanging of sizes can be done at the race after the start of the 5k.

Prohibitions

Prohibited on the 5k race course are as follows:

• Bicycles
• Animals/Pets
• Skateboards
• Skates/Rollerblades

Prohibited on the 10k race course are as follows:

• All of the above
• Strollers/baby joggers/babies in carriers

Please note Stroller Policy for 5k:

*You will not need to register your child(ren), but they must stay in the stroller and can not be carried or ride on shoulders. Non-registered children will not receive a bib or finishers medal.

*All strollers must start at the back of the starting group

*Strollers can only pass other people in the crowd, if you are walking. Please do not run with a stroller.