ROAR FLORIDA 5K Color Run
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Lakeland, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to experience the vibrant energy of the ROAR FLORIDA 5K Color Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Sun n Fun Expo Campus in Lakeland, Polk! This exciting chip-timed road race invites participants to embrace the joy of running in a unique setting surrounded by the awe-inspiring atmosphere of one of the largest aviation expos in the United States. With a flat and fast 5K course winding through aircraft displays and open tarmac areas, both competitive runners and recreational walkers can enjoy the thrill of this colorful event.
Dress in your most colorful attire and prepare for bursts of color along the course, creating a lively and unforgettable experience for everyone involved. As you dash through the vibrant landscape, you’ll not only be racing for fun and fitness but also supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit ROAR FLORIDA, promoting inclusive living and community opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With awards for top finishers and age group categories, this event is a fantastic way to celebrate community spirit while making lasting memories. Don't miss out on this exhilarating day filled with fun, fitness, and color!
Dress in your most colorful attire and prepare for bursts of color along the course, creating a lively and unforgettable experience for everyone involved. As you dash through the vibrant landscape, you’ll not only be racing for fun and fitness but also supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit ROAR FLORIDA, promoting inclusive living and community opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With awards for top finishers and age group categories, this event is a fantastic way to celebrate community spirit while making lasting memories. Don't miss out on this exhilarating day filled with fun, fitness, and color!
Organiser's Description
The ROAR FLORIDA 5K is a chip-timed road race held at the Sun n Fun Expo Campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, Florida.
This course offers a unique race environment, taking runners through the active grounds of one of the largest aviation expos in the United States. Participants will run through the heart of the Sun n Fun campus, surrounded by aircraft displays, aviation infrastructure, and open runway and tarmac sections.
This is also a color run, so come ready to stand out. Wear your most colorful outfit, get creative, and expect bursts of color along the course. Whether youre racing for time or running for the experience, this is your chance to bring the energy and make the course as vibrant as the mission behind it.
The course is flat and fast, making it suitable for competitive runners seeking a strong 5K time, while remaining accessible for walkers and recreational participants.
Proceeds from this event support ROAR FLORIDA and its mission to provide inclusive living and community opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
OVERALL AWARDS
Top 3 Male Finishers
Top 3 Female Finishers
AGE GROUP AWARDS
1st Place male and female in each age group
(10 & under, 1119, 2029, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+)
Note: The fastest male and female finishers in each age category will receive an award.
(Overall finishers are excluded from age category awards)
This course offers a unique race environment, taking runners through the active grounds of one of the largest aviation expos in the United States. Participants will run through the heart of the Sun n Fun campus, surrounded by aircraft displays, aviation infrastructure, and open runway and tarmac sections.
This is also a color run, so come ready to stand out. Wear your most colorful outfit, get creative, and expect bursts of color along the course. Whether youre racing for time or running for the experience, this is your chance to bring the energy and make the course as vibrant as the mission behind it.
The course is flat and fast, making it suitable for competitive runners seeking a strong 5K time, while remaining accessible for walkers and recreational participants.
Proceeds from this event support ROAR FLORIDA and its mission to provide inclusive living and community opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
OVERALL AWARDS
Top 3 Male Finishers
Top 3 Female Finishers
AGE GROUP AWARDS
1st Place male and female in each age group
(10 & under, 1119, 2029, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+)
Note: The fastest male and female finishers in each age category will receive an award.
(Overall finishers are excluded from age category awards)
Races
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ROAR FLORIDA 5K Color Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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Location
3875 W Pipkin Road, Lakeland, 33811, FL, United States
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