3rd Bonnet Springs Park 5k | Lakeland, FL

  • Date Sat 29th March 2025
  • Time 5:30AM EST
  • Location Lakeland, Florida
  • Price Free - $48.70
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the 3rd Bonnet Springs Park 5K taking place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in beautiful Lakeland, Florida! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to experience a stunning sunrise run through the lush, natural beauty of Bonnet Springs Park, known for its majestic oak trees and scenic landscapes. The race kicks off at 7:30 AM along Bonnet Springs Blvd, followed by a delightful quarter-mile Kids Fun Run that starts shortly after.

Participants will enjoy a USATF-certified 5K course that promises an exciting challenge, with chip timing ensuring accurate results for all competitors. Expect a festive atmosphere as you race alongside fellow enthusiasts, and don't forget to stick around for the awards ceremony at approximately 9:15 AM, where medals will be awarded to top finishers across various age categories. With capped registration for both the 5K and Kids Fun Run, be sure to secure your spot by registering online ahead of time. Join us for this energetic community event that combines fitness, family, and the joy of nature!

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 AND KIDS FUN RUN

Join us at Bonnet Springs Park [https://bonnetspringspark.com/] on Saturday, March 29 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.

A quarter-mile Kids Fun Run will be held following the 5k. The run will begin at 9:00 AM and, all participants need to be onsite 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, medals or awards. A friend or family member can pick up your packet or award during the scheduled packet pickup window or awards ceremony.

5K AND KIDS FUN RUN RACE START INFO

The 5k starts at 7:30 AM on Bonnet Springs Blvd near the parking for the Florida Children's Museum and the Bonnet Spring's Depot restaurant.

The Kids Fun Run will be held following the 5k. All kids fun run participants must be onsite on the Family Lawn by 8:30 AM.

5K AND KIDS RUN REGISTRATION

The 5k is capped at 1000 participants. The kids fun run is capped at 100 runners.

Online registration is available through Tuesday, March 25 or until the race is sold out. The online system will close for three days to allow the race team to prepare. If available, in-person registration will open (cash or card) during packet picket on Friday, March 82, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again on Saturday, March 29 from 6:00 to 7:00 AM.

5K AND KIDS RUN PACKET PICK UP

Early packet pick up will be held at the Family Lawn at Bonnet Springs Park, 600 Bonnet Spgs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815.

Friday, March 28, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 29, from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM _ __ _

5K COURSE MAP

The first 0.5 miles of the 5k will be on Bonnet Springs Blvd. The course will transition to the circulator path for 1.5 loops of the path. The path will be split with cones and runners will be directed to the outside (right) lane for loop one, and the inside (left) lane for loop 2. The finish will be at the Family Lawn.

Scroll down to view course map.

RESULTS & 5K AWARDS

Finishers for the 5k and Kids Fun Run will receive a participant's medal as they finish the race.

You can find results [https://lakelandrunnersclub.org/lrcraces/race-results/] on our Lakeland Runners Club website. Results will be live as runners finish.

5K AWARDS
Overall male and female will be based on gun time. All other awards will be based on chip time. In addition to overall male and female, the LRC will recognize masters male and female (fastest runners over 40) and grandmasters male and female (fastest runners over 50).

The LRC will recognize male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements in these age categories: 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

Overall, masters and grandmasters winners will not be eligible for age group awards, and there will be no double dipping in the overall, masters & grandmasters award categories.

Awards will be presented on the Family Lawn at approximately 9:15 AM.

WE ARE UNABLE TO MAIL BIBS, SHIRTS, MEDALS OR AWARDS. A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER CAN PICK UP YOUR PACKET OR AWARD DURING THE SCHEDULED PACKET PICKUP WINDOW OR AWARDS CEREMONY.

SAFETY

For everyones safety NO dogs, bicycles, roller skates, or in-line skates will be allowed on the course.

The use of headphones is discouraged. Strollers need to stay at the back of the race.

REFUND POLICY

If the Lakeland Runners Club needs to cancel the race, participants will be refunded their race entry fee.

If you can't attend the race, please initiate a registration transfer instead of just giving your bib to someone else. Giving someone a bib registered in your name creates inaccurate race results and can prevent registered and deserving individuals from being properly recognized in their age group, and creates a risk in the case of emergency when EMS is not able to identify the person by their race number.

You may transfer your registration to another runner (officially give it to someone else) under Manage Your Registration until one week before the race.

Races

  • Bonnet Springs Park 5k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 29th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 5k Stroller Rider

    Sat 29th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    Free

  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 29th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

  • Kids Run Parent

    Sat 29th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

  • Volunteer

    Sat 29th March 2025 (5:30AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland, 33815, FL, United States

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