Run for the Boolies 5k
Join us for an evening 5k and Run for the Boo-lies! Support the Polk County Bully Project and their mission to help save the Bully Breeds. Come run, jog, or walk! All levels welcome. Your Puppies are welcome (friendly ones please!), they must be on a leash. Please pickup after your puppy!
Don't Wait to Register! Shirts sizes are guaranteed if Pre-Registered before Sept 14. (After this date, shirts and sizes are available while supplies last.)
Pricing:
- $30 - Now through Aug 31
- $35 - Sept 1 - Sept 27
- $40 - Sept 28 - Oct 2
- $45 - Oct 3 Day of Race (If Event is still Open)
Packet Pickup & Registration:
- Early Packet pickup: Friday, October 2, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Lakeside Village - Lakeland, FL
- Day of Race: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM - Packet Pickup and Day of Race Registration
Race Schedule:
- 6:00 PM - 5k Start (No Late Starts)
- 7:15 PM - Awards Ceremony (Approx Time)
Awards:
- Overall Male & Female
- Overall Masters (40+) Male & Female
- Age Group Awards - Top Three Male and Female in the standard 5-year age groups (9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24 through 80+)
Please avoid long lines on race day! There is limited parking at the Lakeland Country Club Public Parking. We highly suggest pre-registering and picking up your packet on Friday. If you cannot make it to Friday's packet pickup, please arrive early and give yourself plenty of time to park, pick up your packet, and get back to the start line (.2 mile from the packet pickup tables). Packet pickup line will close at 5:45 PM, and the race will start promptly at 6:00 PM. This race will be chip-timed and start on the path (at Jonila Ave). Anyone not starting at 6:00 PM will default to Gun start time. (No Exceptions)
