4th Bonnet Springs Park 5k | Lakeland, FL

Saturday, March 28, 2026 Past event

7:30 AM EDT

Lakeland, Florida

Free–$59.30 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 4th Bonnet Springs Park 5K in Lakeland, Florida, taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026! This vibrant event kicks off at 7:30 AM, inviting runners and walkers of all ages to experience the stunning natural beauty of Bonnet Springs Park, known as Florida's Best Free Natural Attraction. Participants will enjoy a USATF-certified course that weaves through a picturesque landscape adorned with towering oak trees and rolling terrain.

But the festivities don't stop there! Following the 5K, kids can join in on the fun with a Kids Fun Run set to start at 9:00 AM. Be sure to arrive by 8:30 AM at the Family Lawn for all the excitement. This event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Carol Jenkins Barnett Endowment at Bonnet Springs Park. So lace up your running shoes, gather your family and friends, and join us for a day filled with community spirit, outdoor adventure, and unforgettable memories!

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Bonnet Springs Park 5k

Incl. $4.30 Fee & Event Shirt

7:30 AM EDT

$59.30

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5k Stroller Rider

7:30 AM EDT

Free

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Kids Fun Run

Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$11.60

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Kids Run Parent

9:00 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

_This race is held by Bonnet Springs Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to enrich our community through nature, culture, recreation, and education in partnership with 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._

BONNET SPRINGS PARK 5K & KIDS FUN RUN

Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:30 AM
Bonnet Springs Park | Lakeland, FL

Join us at Bonnet Springs Park https://bonnetspringspark.com for a sunrise 5k that showcases the natural beauty of towering oak trees and the rolling terrain of Florida's Best Free Natural Attraction. Bonnet Springs is a beautiful blend of urban amenities in a natural setting. Race with us and then stay to explore all there is to offer in the 168-acre park.

The 5k will start at 7:30 AM. A Kids Fun Run will be held following the 5k, and is expected to start at 9:00 AM and all Kids Fun Run participants should be at the Family Lawn https://runsignup.com/Race/BonnetSpringsPark5k/Page/Google-Map by 8:30 AM.

Walkers are welcome at this event. The Bonnet Springs Park 5k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL23012JK). The race is chip-timed.

Thank you to Valiant Products for their generous support; a donation from the 5k will benefit the Carol Jenkins Barnett Endowment at Bonnet Springs Park.

We are unable to mail bibs, shirts, finisher medals, or awards.

If you are not able to attend, please make arrangements for in-person pickup. A friend or family member may collect your packet during the scheduled packet pickup window or retrieve your award during the awards ceremony. Please refer to the race info for specific times and locations.

Any shirts not picked up before the race begins will be available for exchange after the race.

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