White Elephant 10K - Lakeland
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White Elephant 5K/10K - Lakeland
The White Elephant 5K/10K in Lakeland takes place around Lake Hollingsworth on 11/29/26. The event offers these distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Virtual race option
The course goes around Lake Hollingsworth and is described as pretty flat. Self-serve water stations will be available approximately every 1.5 miles; participants who prefer not to stop are advised to bring personal hydration.
Athletes select a preferred shirt size at registration, but the actual race shirt is a surprise revealed after the race. Finishers receive a surprise bundle that includes a race shirt and a finisher medal from a previous event, packaged White Elephant style.
Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 and under and continuing through the older age groups. The event includes in-person and virtual participation. Virtual participants can run or walk at a location of their choice, submit their results online, and view results after the event date.
The 2026 charity partner is Florida Giant Dog Rescue. The organization focuses on rescuing and re-homing large dogs, supporting spay and neuter programs, and working with community shelters and other rescue groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
