***This event is rain or shine. There will be no refunds issued for registered participants who do not come to the event. If you are unable to attend, you will still be able to pick up your shirt and finisher medal at the police department after the event (we will just swap your category to VIRTUAL). If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, please DO NOT attend. We can swap your registration to VIRTUAL or you can transfer the registration. If you would prefer to transfer your registration to another person, you will be able to do that through active.com or by emailing us at whpd5k@gmail.com. We reserve the right to refuse entry to the event to anyone experiencing COVID symptoms or refusing to follow the COVID protocols that have been set in place. Thank you for your understanding.***
This event is brought to you by the Winter Haven Police Department and all of the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Florida, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The course is in downtown Winter Haven beginning in the area of the library and continuing around the beautiful Lake Silver.
The race entry fee includes a Special Olympics Torch Run t-shirt (cotton or dry-fit).
We have FINISHER medals for all 5k participants! You CAN walk the 5k!
*** UNAVAILABLE ON RACE DAY? There is also a VIRTUAL run. Register for the virtual run if you are unavailable on race day. You will be able to attend packet pick up (prior to event day) or make arrangements to pick up after the event to receive your medal and shirt OR you can choose to have your packet mailed to you (there is a small charge that helps offset shipping costs).
Packet pick up:
Friday, March 12, 2027, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Winter Haven Library (325 Ave. A NW).
Day of packet pick up: March 13, 2027, beginning at 6:30 AM at the library.
Day of Parking: Please utilize the Winter Haven Parking Garage, located on the corner of 3rd St. NW and Ave. A NW. Please do NOT park around Central Park (between Ave. A NW and Central Ave.).
Event details: The 5k starts at 8 AM.
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
162 days remaining
$40.00
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
162 days remaining
$50.00
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
162 days remaining
$40.00
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
162 days remaining
$50.00
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
162 days remaining
$40.00
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
162 days remaining
$40.00
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
162 days remaining
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Winter Haven.
Learn more about the host city, Winter Haven.
Winter Haven is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is located about 51 miles (82 km) east of Tampa and about 47 miles (76 km) southwest of Orlando, with neighboring Lakeland located to its west. The city's population was 49,219 at the 2020 census, making it the second most populous city in Polk County after Lakeland. It is a principal city of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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