The Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K run generates funds which enable our foundation to continue its exclusive purpose to meaningfully serve the past, present and future members of the Lakeland Police Department. With Foundation dollars, we will continue to support the many programs of the Foundation to include providing education grants, financial assistance to our members suffering extreme hardships, assisting our retired police canines, supporting the Police Explorer Program, and maintaining the Fallen Heroes Memorial that was built to honor our seven Lakeland Police fallen officers.

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
Packets and bibs can be picked up at the Lakeland Police Department on Thursday, May 14 or Friday, May 15 between the hours of 4:30PM and 7:00PM. Pickup area will be at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at the entrance of the station.

DAY OF RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Packets can also be picked up race morning between the hours of 6:00AM and 7:00AM at the YMCA. Expect longer lines on race morning, however. On site registration will be open until 7:00 a.m.

PARKING:
The parking areas for the event will be in the grassy areas on the south side of the YMCA. Volunteers will be in the parking area to assist. Please DO NOT park in the YMCA lot or at the veterinary clinic next door! You may be towed if you park in these areas.

SHIRTS:
Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if preregistered before April 20, 2026. After this date, the shirts will be available while supplies last. Please note, some shirt sizes will not be available close to or on race date. No shirt exchanges until after the race, based on availability.

MEDALS:
Every participant will receive a finisher medal.
Placement medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age 5-year age bracket.

Medals for MALE AND FEMALE in each category
Age Group Ten and Under
Age Group 11 14
Age Group 15 19
Age Group 20 24
Age Group 25 29
Age Group 30 34
Age Group 35 39
Age Group 40 44
Age Group 45 49
Age Group 50 54
Age Group 55 59
Age Group 60 64
Age Group 65 69
Age Group 70 74
Age Group 75 - 79
Age Group 80 - 84
Age Group 85 and older

Master Champion
Grand Master Champion
Overall Champion

TOP MILITARY/PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD WHOSE GOT THE BEST TIME?
A special award will be given to the top Male/Female finisher who are currently serving or who have previously served in the U.S. Military or Public Safety Professions (Police, Sheriff, Corrections, Probation, Firefighter, EMS)