2026 SPCA Florida Run for Their Lives 5K

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Ready. Set. Save Lives. Register now for the SPCA Florida’s annual Run for Their Lives 5K at the beautiful Peterson Park located at 3700 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL. Runners will enjoy a chip timed 5K race and will be saving lives with every step they take. Complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. Award ceremony will be conducted after the race. Course will run most of the 3 Parks Trail. Walkers and leashed dogs are welcome! Registered participants will receive a race bib and a choice of a race short sleeve T-shirt or race tank top (Guaranteed if pre-registered before the cut-off date! Don't wait to register!) All finishers will receive a exclusive race medal after crossing the finish line. Awards: Overall male & female and top three male & female in various age groups and Largest Team. All proceeds help the cat and dogs at SPCA Florida.

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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Epic scenery
✅ The "Race-Cation" lifestyle
✅ Sustainable strides

Why settle for a finisher’s medal and a banana in a parking lot when you could run amongst the red rock canyons of Zion National Park, through the majestic landscapes bordering Glacier National Park, or in the shadow of Rocky Mountain National Park?

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