Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland

calendar_today October 10, 2026 location_on Thomas B. Mack Park, Lakeland, Central Florida 33801

About This Event

Grab your costumes & kids, or leave all that at home. Come out for the best Halloween themed event of the season and be fast, have a great time, or do both. We'll have plenty of Halloween goodies, plenty of music, and a fun atmosphere at the start and finish line AND FINISHER MEDALS!!! The 5K & 13K start at 8:00 AM & 8:30 AM at Thomas B Mack Park in Lakeland, FL. We'll have an awesome shirts for participants & awards in both races to the top 3 Overall M/F winners, the top 3 M/F Masters winners, Top 3 Overall M/F Grand Master, Top 3 Overall M/F Top 3 Senior Master, and the top 3 in all the regular 5 year Age Groups.

Race Distances

18K

schedule 10/10/2026 08:00

13K

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18K

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13K

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schedule 10/10/2026 08:00

13K

schedule 10/10/2026 08:30

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Registration Pricing

Virtual Deadly Double

$37.00

+ $4.10 processing fee

event_busy Registration closes Oct 9, 2026

Heart Pounding 13K-No Shirt

$37.50

+ $4.10 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $40.00 after Oct 8, 2026

Deadly Double

$57.50

+ $5.05 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $60.00 after Oct 8, 2026

Virtual Heart Pounding 13K

$37.00

+ $4.10 processing fee

event_busy Registration closes Oct 9, 2026

Scaredy Cat 5K

$37.50

+ $4.10 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $40.00 after Oct 8, 2026

Heart Pounding 13K

$42.50

+ $4.10 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $45.00 after Oct 8, 2026

Scaredy Cat 5K-No Shirt

$32.50

+ $4.10 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $35.00 after Oct 8, 2026

Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland 2026?

Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida.

What distances does Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland offer?

Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland offers 18K, 5K and 13K events.

Where does Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland take place?

Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland is held at Thomas B. Mack Park in Lakeland, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.

How do I register for Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland?

Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.

Is there a promo code for Running Scared 5K/13K - Lakeland?

Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Race Day Schedule

10/10/2026 08:00

18K Start

10/10/2026 08:00

5K Start

10/10/2026 08:30

13K Start

10/10/2026 08:00

18K Start

10/10/2026 08:00

5K Start

10/10/2026 08:30

13K Start

10/10/2026 08:00

5K Start

10/10/2026 08:30

13K Start

Registration

calendar_today October 10, 2026

location_on Thomas B. Mack Park, Lakeland, Central Florida 33801

directions_run 8 distances available

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