Beat the heat and treat yourself at the Popsicle 5K/10K—a sweet celebration of summer miles and frozen rewards. Whether you’re racing the speedy 5K, cruising through the 10K, or going the distance in the Half Marathon, this event is designed to be fun, festive, and refreshingly cool from start to finish.
We will be gathering the Southern Landing in Lakeland, FL.
When you cross the finish line, your reward is waiting: a delicious, ice-cold popsicle to help you chill out and celebrate your accomplishment. Every finisher will also receive a custom Popsicle-themed finisher medal—bright, bold, and worthy of showing off.
Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just looking for a cool way to log some summer miles, the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect blend of fun and fast.
Races Offered
10K
Aug 28, 2027
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10K
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07:30
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$35.00
5K
Aug 28, 2027
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5K
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07:30
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$30.00
Virtual 10K
Aug 28, 2027
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10K
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07:30
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$25.00
Virtual 5K
Aug 28, 2027
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5K
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07:30
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$25.00
Virtual Half Marathon
Aug 28, 2027
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21.1K
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07:30
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$25.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Lakeland.
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23.9° / 32.0°
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27.7° / 35.6°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 44m
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Avg rainfall
6.7 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
8.5 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Very high
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.4)
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Humidity
82.5%
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Sunrise
06:58
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Sunset
20:04
About Lakeland
Learn more about the host city, Lakeland.
Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. Located along I-4 east of Tampa and southwest of Orlando, it is the most populous city in Polk County. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 112,641. Lakeland is a principal city of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area and is often included as part of the Tampa Bay area.
