About the Run for the Boolies
This evening race in Lakeland benefits an organization working to rescue and rehome bully breeds, and dogs on leashes are welcome to run alongside. The course starts on a path off a neighborhood street, making it a different feel from a typical morning road race. Age group awards go deep across a wide range of brackets.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local running store in Lakeside Village, which is the best way to avoid lines at the start area. Parking at the country club is limited, so arriving with extra time helps. The start line is a short walk from where packets are handed out.
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Distances & Start Times
5K10/3/2026 18:00$30
5K10/3/2026 18:00$30
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