Lake Scary 5K
About this race
Join us this October for the 2026 Lake Scary 5K! This is a monstrous opportunity to run, walk, or roll for a great cause. 100% of the proceeds raised are donated to UCP of Central Florida’s Lake Mary Campus to assist in funding therapy services and support programs. We have witnessed first-hand how children at UCP unlock their potential academically and emotionally, in an environment where differences are embraced.
This exciting Halloween-themed race features a t-shirt for all runners and a spooky finisher medal. Runners are encouraged to come in costume, individually or in coordinated teams. There will be prizes for are best dressed runners.
The Lake Scary 5K for Cerebral Palsy, founded and organized by students at Lake Mary Prep, has raised over $80,000 since its inception in 2012. We continue to raise awareness and funds for children who have Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities in Central Florida.
Pick your distance
Running
Lake Scary 5K
Chip Timed certified course
Run from Home
For the Run From Home, you'll complete the distance of your choice on or near the week of the race. No times will count or be published as they cannot be verified. Your shirt will be available to all pre registered runners.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lake Mary, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:40 PM local time (EDT) in Lake Mary on October 31, 2026 — 11h 03m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Lake Scary 5K
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Lake Mary
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Lake Mary 5K Races 9 races
- Lake Mary Running Calendar 2026 11 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Lake Mary events
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