Cake by the Lake V - 2026
- Date Sat 5th April 2025 - Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Inverness, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of fun and fitness at the Fifth Annual Cake by the Lake event on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in picturesque Inverness, Citrus! This exciting gathering features a 5K run, a One Mile Cakewalk, and for the first time, a "Pie 5K+ Walk" designed for fast walkers and race walkers. All events kick off at dawn from Liberty Park, where participants will be greeted by the stunning views of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes.
Join fellow runners and walkers as they traverse this flat, scenic course, perfect for achieving a personal best. After the race, everyone can celebrate with finishers medals, lively music, and, of course, delicious cake! Unique age-level awards will be presented for the 5K, and there are fantastic registration rates for kids and teens. With packet pickup starting at 6:30 a.m. and the race beginning at 7:30 a.m., this event promises a morning filled with joy, community spirit, and sweet treats. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars for this unforgettable day!
Join fellow runners and walkers as they traverse this flat, scenic course, perfect for achieving a personal best. After the race, everyone can celebrate with finishers medals, lively music, and, of course, delicious cake! Unique age-level awards will be presented for the 5K, and there are fantastic registration rates for kids and teens. With packet pickup starting at 6:30 a.m. and the race beginning at 7:30 a.m., this event promises a morning filled with joy, community spirit, and sweet treats. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars for this unforgettable day!
Organiser's Description
The Fifth Annual Cake by the Lake 5K and One Mile Cakewalk will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 on the Withlacoochee State Trail! and for 2026 we are adding a "Pie 5K+ Walk for fast walkers and race walkers. All thee events start at Liberty Park in Inverness. 5K Runners will take off as the sun rises over the lake, with the distance walker starting 2 min and 30 seconds behind them. The 1-mile walkers will start moments later. Both the 5K and 1 mile 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! 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.
Races
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Cake by the Lake 5K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & No, Shirt, but You'll LOVE Your Excellent SWAG!
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSED -
One Mile Cakewalk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Fabulous Swag (No T-Shirts!)
Sat 4th April 2026 (7:35AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED
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