Cake by the Lake
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Inverness, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of fun, fitness, and cake at the Fourth Annual Cake by the Lake event on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in beautiful Inverness, Citrus! This exciting occasion features a scenic 5K run and a charming One Mile Cakewalk, both kicking off at Liberty Park as the sun rises over the stunning Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy breathtaking views along the Withlacoochee State Trail while striving for personal bests on this flat, straight course.
Participants will be greeted with festive music and delicious cake, along with refreshing ice cream upon crossing the finish line! Kids aged 12 and under can register for just $10, while teens aged 13-17 can join for $15, ensuring that young athletes can take part in the fun. Finishers will receive unique race swag, including heavy, vibrant 3" medals, and the chance to win special cake plate awards in five-year age increments for the 5K. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate fitness and community with a sweet twist—mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day at Cake by the Lake!
Participants will be greeted with festive music and delicious cake, along with refreshing ice cream upon crossing the finish line! Kids aged 12 and under can register for just $10, while teens aged 13-17 can join for $15, ensuring that young athletes can take part in the fun. Finishers will receive unique race swag, including heavy, vibrant 3" medals, and the chance to win special cake plate awards in five-year age increments for the 5K. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate fitness and community with a sweet twist—mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day at Cake by the Lake!
Organiser's Description
The Fourth Annual Cake by the Lake 5K and One Mile Cakewalk will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 on the Withlacoochee State Trail! Both events start at Liberty Park in Inverness. 5K Runners will take off as the sun rises over the lake, and 1-mile walkers will start moments later. Both routes travel along the beautiful shores of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. As all participants return to Liberty Park, theyll get their finishers medals, and enjoy music and festivities, and of course, eat delicious cake by the lake, along with ice cream! Unique cake plate age-level awards will be three-deep in five-year age increments for the 5K. This event does NOT have T-shirts, but you'll be delighted with your race swag! Free photos will be available online.
This is a flat, straight course destined to help you set a new PR!
ONCE AGAIN, WE'RE OFFERING $10 REGISTRATION FOR KIDS UP TO 12 YEARS OLD, AND $15 REGISTRATION FOR TEENS 13-17. Those 18 and older are considered adults. 17 and under will receive different swag than adults, but it will still be good swag and you'll still get a heavy 3" full-color medal, and be eligible to win our special cake plate age group awards, as well as overall awards.
See updates and sneak peeks on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-the-Withlacoochee-State-Trail-Inc-1485120831710155 or visit FOTWST.org.
Packet pickup: 6:30 a.m. Race Day
Race Starts: 7:30 a.m.
This is a flat, straight course destined to help you set a new PR!
ONCE AGAIN, WE'RE OFFERING $10 REGISTRATION FOR KIDS UP TO 12 YEARS OLD, AND $15 REGISTRATION FOR TEENS 13-17. Those 18 and older are considered adults. 17 and under will receive different swag than adults, but it will still be good swag and you'll still get a heavy 3" full-color medal, and be eligible to win our special cake plate age group awards, as well as overall awards.
See updates and sneak peeks on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-the-Withlacoochee-State-Trail-Inc-1485120831710155 or visit FOTWST.org.
Packet pickup: 6:30 a.m. Race Day
Race Starts: 7:30 a.m.
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