Will Run for Pancakes 5k & Pancake Breakfast 2024 (Rescheduled)

Saturday, April 22, 2023 Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Lake Placid, Florida
$10.00–$30.00 · 4 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a delightful day of fun and fitness at the Will Run for Pancakes 5K & Pancake Breakfast, scheduled for Saturday, April 13th, 2024, in the charming town of Lake Placid, Florida! Kicking off at 7:00 A.M. from South Florida State College, this exciting event features a scenic 5K race that showcases the vibrant murals of Lake Placid, with runners enjoying the refreshing breeze from Lake June.

Participants of all ages are welcome, with age groups ranging from 12 and under to those over 70. Each runner will receive a race t-shirt and a goodie bag, while non-runners can indulge in a delicious pancake breakfast starting at 8:30 A.M. After the race, don't miss the chance to join in the fun of our raffle, with prizes including gift certificates and home decor, and stick around for the awards ceremony about 30 minutes after the last racer crosses the finish line. All proceeds from this event benefit the Lake Placid E-Learning Lab & Academy, making it a wonderful opportunity to support local education while enjoying a fantastic community event. Mark your calendars and prepare for a morning full of excitement and tasty pancakes!

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  • Will Run for Pancakes 5k 2023 18 yo and up

    Includes T-Shirt

    Please be sure to arrive promptly at 6:30 for check-in. Runners will be timed following CDC guidelines. Check-in begins at 6:30 with the official launch at 7 am. Age divisions are: 10 and under 11-13 14-17 18-49 50-69 and 70 and over YES! We will have an awards ceremony about 30 minutes after the final racer crosses the finish line. Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you on April 22nd!

    7:00 AM EDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed
  • Will Run for Pancakes 5k 2023 17 yo and under

    Includes T-Shirt

    Please be sure to arrive promptly at 6:00 for check-in. Runners will be timed following CDC guidelines. Check-in begins at 6:30 am with the official launch at 7 am. Age divisions are: 10 and under 11-13 14-17 18-49 50-69 and 70 and over YES! We will have an awards ceremony about 30 minutes after the final racer crosses the finish line. Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you on April 22nd!

    7:00 AM EDT

    $20.00

    Entries closed
  • Non-Runners Pancake Breakfast Only

    No need to run for your pancakes! Breakfast begins at 8:30 am for wonderful spectators.

    8:30 AM EDT

    $10.00

    Entries closed
  • Will Run For Pancakes 5k Virtual Challenge

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Are you interested in participating but can't get to Lake Placid, Florida?? This year, we are offering a Virtual Challenge! We will send you a t-shirt and Certificate of Participation with your registration and results. Thanks for helping us out!!

    8:30 AM EDT

    $20.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

We are VERY excited to have the race start at our school's location at South Florida State College - Lake Placid! The address is 500 E. INTERLAKE BLVD., BUILDING 500, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852. The route will be the same as 2023 AND the Pancake Breakfast will be inside so we do not have any weather issues. Yay!!

Date: SATURDAY, MAY 11TH, 2024 The race BEGINS AT 7:00 A.M. and features a "tour" of the fabulous murals of Lake Placid, Florida as well as catching the warm breeze, (we hope, LOL), from Lake June. All proceeds benefit Lake Placid E-Learning Lab & Academy, a not-for-profit school.

CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 6:30 A.M. with the official launch at 7 am. ALL runners will receive a race t-shirt, goodie bag, and delicious breakfast!
Men's / Women's Age groups are:
12 AND UNDER; 13-17; 18-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60- 69 AND OVER 70

Pancake Breakfast Begins as soon as the runners return and at 8:30 A.M. FOR NON-RUNNERS.

Remember: Our RAFFLE WILL BE AVAILABLE where you can purchase tickets for Gift Certificates, Home Decor, and so much more! Most drawings will be held at our at 10 a.m. so our "Out-of-Towners" can take their winnings with them!

YES! We will have an AWARDS CEREMONY APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER THE FINAL RACER crosses the finish line.

Thank you so much for checking our race out! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 13th, 2024!

Location

500 E. Interlake Blvd., Bldg. 500, (Right behind Walgreen's), Lake Placid, 33852, FL, United States

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