THE L8KES RUN - Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park)

September 20th | SUNDAY MORNING | VIEW MAP

Join us on SUNDAY, September 20th, 2026 for "The L8KES Run"...Hosted by and to benefit Charity for Children (www.charityforchildren.net).  Featured races include;

• THE L8KE MONSTER (Run both the 8K & 5K with combined net time)
• 8K Certified Run  (START time, 9am)
• Kids "Free" Fun-Run (START time, 9:15am)
• 5K Run  (START time, 10am) (Includes Youth Division)
• 2-Mile "Trail Walk"  (START time, 10am)

All races are within the beautiful trails and road ways of Green Lakes State Park.  The 5K "trail run" starts on the beach path and runs the beautiful wooded trails around the lakes, while the 2-Mile "Trail Walk" both offer a great experience for the entire family and brings to light the mission of the Charity for Children and why we do what we do.

Here's the Swag!! 

• Custom Race Shirt & Bib (excluding the "Kids Run" & Walk)
• Overall Winners Awards and race acknowledgments.
• GANNON'S ICE CREAM provided FREE for all runners and walkers!
• Hydration/aid stations along the course

PACKET PICKUP/ RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Green Lakes State Park (the large tent next to the Community Room), beginning at 7:30am.  All registrations are online only.  No paper or cash accepted.

P.S. PLEASE NOTE, GREEN LAKES STATE PARK DOES CHARGE A $10 PARKING FEE AFTER 8AM.  WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ARRIVE EARLY, AS WE'RE NOT SURE IF THIS FEE CAN BE WAIVED.

2025 RESULTS:   https://www.leonetiming.com/results/events.php?id=6473
2025 RACE PHOTOS:   https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/173lHzasDHi3S2tHaNKPHEQPimhs_CBzK?usp=sharing

Join fellow runners on September 20, 2026 for the THE L8KES RUN - Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park). It's a fantastic 13K, 8K, 5K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Fayetteville.