InnerAct Alliance Red Ribbon Run
About this race
You are invited to participate in the Red Ribbon Kids Fun Run, sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, on Saturday, October 31, 2026 around picturesque Lake Mirror at the Frances Langford Promenade located at 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL US 33801
INNERACT ALLIANCE RED RIBBON MISSION: To reduce the abuse and underage use of harmful substances along with involvement in other risky behaviors through: Community Awareness and Involvement; Prevention Education; Economic Support; and Leadership Development
RACE DAY CHECK-IN FOR KIDS FUN RUN will take place in the Lake Mirror Auditorium starting at 6:30 a.m. and close promptly at 8:00 a.m. Matching wristbands will be issued to all parents and children during check-in.
- Grade Level Heats approx. 8:45 a.m. (Registration is FREE for K-8 students prior to 10/30/26. Day of event $5).
- Family Heat approx. 10:45 a.m. Parents/adults run with their children. (Registration is $15 prior to 10/30/26. Day of event $20)
- Awards Ceremony approx. 11 a.m. - after all races are complete.
Kids Red Ribbon Run (K-8th Grade) Registration includes a FREE commemorative Run t-shirt for students who register prior to 10/16/26. (t-shirt not guaranteed to those who register after 10/16/26)
The Fun Run will start and finish at Lake Mirror Promenade.
K-8 students will receive awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies in male and female categories. Awards will also be given to the top 3 elementary schools and top middle school with the largest percentage of student participation, based on school census numbers. The private school with the highest percentage of participation will also receive a trophy.
PARKING: Lakeland Electric Garage or Main Street Garage
Bring Chairs & Blankets for participants and spectators to watch the exciting races.
Join us after your heat at the World Tour to enjoy milk and cookies from Publix and much more!
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Running
Red Ribbon Challenge - Kindergarten thru 8th grade
This event is chipped timed. Top three across the line from each grade and gender heat, based on gun time, will receive an award. (Middle School 6-8 will be in the same heat separated by gender. Only the top finisher across the line will receive an award)
Family Run - 9th grade thru Adult
This heat will be open to ALL participants and their families. This wave is all inclusive, not timed and no awards given.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lakeland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:38 AM and sets at 6:44 PM local time (EDT) in Lakeland on October 31, 2026 — 11h 05m of daylight.
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