47th Mayfaire 5k | Lakeland, FL

The 2026 Mayfaire 5k is at capacity!

🚫 There are no more entries available. There will be no walkup registration during packet pick up.

✅ You MUST be registered to run and your race number must be clearly visible on the front of your torso. This is for both your safety and respect for those who registered.

🔍 You can look up your bib number and corral on our Find A Participant page.

🚘 Looking for the best place to park? Check out our interactive Google map or our site plan for designated parking areas downtown near the race venue.

🧡 Our volunteers are absolutely, without a doubt, 100% A-MAZING, but they can't hold any of your personal belongings during the race. Have a plan for your shirt, your keys, any and all things you don't want to carry.

Event Information

This race is held by the Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community.

Mayfaire 5k Road Race & Walk

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕢 7:00 PM
📍 Lake Mirror | Lakeland, FL

Lakeland’s favorite evening run is back — and you’re invited to be part of year 47 of the Mayfaire 5k!

Think golden‑hour miles, downtown buzz, and a cruise through the historic Lake Morton district with hundreds of runners who love a good night out… just with sneakers instead of bar tabs.

Held alongside the iconic Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art Mayfaire by‑the‑Lake art festival, this race brings the culture, the color, and a race shirt featuring the festival’s spotlight artist. It’s basically Lakeland in its best spring mood.

The 5k starts at 7 PM, the course is USATF‑certified and chip‑timed, and yes — walkers are absolutely welcome.

We are unable to mail 🔢bibs, 🎽shirts, 🏅finisher medals, or 🏆awards.

If you are not able to attend, please make arrangements for in-person pickup. A friend or family member may collect your packet during the scheduled packet pickup window or retrieve your award during the awards ceremony. Please refer to the race info for specific times and locations.

Any shirts not picked up before the race begins will be available for exchange after the race.

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Race Location

Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror
215 S Lake Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801 US View Location on Map

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Events

Limited to 1,050 Runners

May 9

Open to ages 5+.

separate registration required for all stroller riders

Open to ages 6 and under.

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