ROAR FLORIDA 5K Color Run
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Lakeland, Florida
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to unleash your colorful spirit at the ROAR FLORIDA 5K Color Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the vibrant city of Lakeland, Polk! This exciting chip-timed road race takes place at the Sun n Fun Expo Campus, right in the heart of one of the largest aviation expos in the United States. Runners will experience a unique adventure as they navigate through stunning aircraft displays, aviation infrastructure, and lively open runway sections.
Whether you're a competitive runner aiming for a personal best or simply looking to have a blast with friends and family, this flat and fast course is perfect for everyone. Don your most colorful outfit and prepare for bursts of color along the way, making this not just a race but a vibrant celebration of community. Plus, your participation supports ROAR FLORIDA's mission to provide inclusive living and community opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. So mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled day of running, color, and community spirit!
Whether you're a competitive runner aiming for a personal best or simply looking to have a blast with friends and family, this flat and fast course is perfect for everyone. Don your most colorful outfit and prepare for bursts of color along the way, making this not just a race but a vibrant celebration of community. Plus, your participation supports ROAR FLORIDA's mission to provide inclusive living and community opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. So mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled day of running, color, and community spirit!
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
(9 & under, 10-19, 20-29, 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)
Shirts and sizes will be guaranteed if pre-registered before 1 September 2026. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
ADVANCE PACKET PICKUP will be available on Friday. 25 September 2026 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Sun n Fun Expo Campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport (3875 W Pipkin Road, Lakeland).
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
(9 & under, 10-19, 20-29, 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)
Shirts and sizes will be guaranteed if pre-registered before 1 September 2026. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
ADVANCE PACKET PICKUP will be available on Friday. 25 September 2026 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Sun n Fun Expo Campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport (3875 W Pipkin Road, Lakeland).
Races
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ROAR FLORIDA 5K Color Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$54.00
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