Lakeland Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K

The annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K run generates funds to maintain Lakeland’s Fallen Heroes Memorial and to support the families of police officers in their moments of need, just as they support us in our greatest moments of need.

The Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K, on the familiar Three-Parks Trail starts just north of the Lakeland YMCA and ends at Peterson Park. On site registration will open at 6:00 a.m. and the race will start promptly at 7:00 a.m. The starting line will remain open for an extra 10 minutes to accommodate participants who wish to start separate from the starting line up. The race is chip-timed to ensure that individual times begin once runners cross the start line.

Once the participants cross the finish line, they will be greeted by several foundation volunteers who will hand out participant medals. Water and healthy snacks will be available near the finish line at the entrance to runner’s village. Once the event is complete, FITniche will tabulate the final race results, and the top three finishers in each age category will be awarded placement medals at a ceremony.