About the LRC 5k Training Program
The Lakeland Runners Club runs this as a training program that builds toward a local 5k at Bonnet Springs Park. Coaches certified through the Road Runners Club of America lead the group sessions. Training plans come in a few versions, from something gentle for newcomers to a more structured option for runners looking to get faster.
Group runs happen on a weekly schedule, and there is a private online community where participants can ask questions and follow along between sessions. The culminating race at Bonnet Springs Park gives everyone a real finish line to train toward.
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Distances & Start Times
5K1/16/2027 07:00$15
5k Volunteer1/16/2027 07:00Free
5K1/16/2027 07:00$15
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