Leading Edge Take Heart 10K

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2026

This event in Lakeland features a 10K, a 5K, and a kids run, all benefiting education and entrepreneurship programs in Kenya. It's the eighth annual 5K and the first year for the 10K distance. Families and walkers are welcome, and there is also a combined 10K+5K challenge.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Lakeland, Florida

Registration

15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. The event will be the eighth annual 5K and the inaugural 10K race.

Benefiting Charity

The event is presented to benefit the organization Take Heart. Funds raised are used to support orphans and widows in Oyuma Village, Kenya, through initiatives focused on education and entrepreneurship.

Available Distances & Challenges

Participants can choose from several events:

Leading Edge Take Heart 5K (timed run)
Leading Edge Take Heart 5K Walkers/Not Timed
Leading Edge Take Heart 10K
LETH 10K + 5K Challenge (for participants aged 15-99)
Kids Run (for children aged 3-10)

Registration fees are listed, with a note that prices increase after March 31, 2026.

Additional Information

The event organizers welcome volunteers. Course maps are available for participants to view. A 2025 race recap video provides insight into the event's atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

15 km

Leth 10k + 5k Challenge

10 km

Leading Edge Take Heart 10k

5 km

Leading Edge Take Heart 5k Walkers/not Timed

5 km

Leading Edge Take Heart 5k

Kids Run