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4th Bonnet Springs Park 5k | Lakeland, FL

Name: 4th Bonnet Springs Park 5k | Lakeland, FL
Start: 2026-03-28
End: 2026-03-28
Location: Lakeland, Florida

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calendar_today 28 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

This race is held by Bonnet Springs Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to enrich our community through nature, culture, recreation, and education in partnership with 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.

• Bonnet Springs Park 5k & Kids Fun Run •

Join us at Bonnet Springs Park on Saturday, March 29 for a sunrise 5k that showcases the natural beauty of towering oak trees and the rolling terrain of Florida's Best Free Natural Attraction. Bonnet Springs is a beautiful blend of urban amenities in a natural setting. Race with us and then stay to explore all there is to offer in the 168-acre park.

A Kids Fun Run will be held following the 5k. The run will begin at 9:00 AM and, all participants need to be onsite by 8:30 AM.

Walkers are welcome at this event. The Bonnet Springs Park 5k is held on a USATF-certified course (FL23012JK). The race is chip-timed.

Thank you to Valiant Products for their generous support; a donation from the 5k will benefit the Carol Jenkins Barnett Endowment at Bonnet Springs Park.

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 details below for specific times and locations.

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

Please see our menu for details on:

• FAQ
• How to Participate
• Race Details
• Maps
• How to Support the Event as a Donor or Sponsor
• Volunteer Information

Races Offered

5k Stroller Rider

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5k Stroller Rider

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Type — Road running

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07:30

Bonnet Springs Park 5k

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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07:30

Kids Fun Run

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

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Type — Road running

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09:00

Kids Run Parent

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

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Type — Road running

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09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Lakeland.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.8° / 27.8°

wb_sunny 15.3° / 26.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.0 /

water_drop 70.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.8° / 27.8°

wb_sunny 15.3° / 26.5°

air 12.0 km/h

water_drop 70.1%

About Lakeland

Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, Florida. It is home to Florida Southern College, which has the largest collection of buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright at a single site in the world.