White Elephant 5K/10K - Lakeland
About this race
Get ready for a holiday race with a playful twist! Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10K—the event inspired by everyone’s favorite gift-swapping tradition, where surprises, silliness, and a little friendly chaos make the fun. Just like the classic holiday game, this race celebrates the joy of “re-gifting,” transforming leftover treasures into unforgettable memories.
We'll be dashing around Lake Hollingsworth starting at 9:00 am.
Athletes will select their preferred shirt size at registration, but the actual shirt remains a mystery until after the race. When you cross the finish line, you’ll unwrap your very own surprise bundle—a race shirt and finisher medal from a previous event, packaged White Elephant–style for a fun and festive reveal.
In addition to the post-race surprises, we’ll honor performance in the traditional way with awards to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & under and continuing through our most experienced participants.
With distances for every level—a festive 5K or a spirited 10K—the White Elephant Run is the perfect way to celebrate the season with humor, heart, and holiday cheer.
Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10K—unwrap the fun, embrace the unexpected, and enjoy every mile of this joyful holiday tradition!
Join fellow runners on November 29, 2026 for the White Elephant 5K/10K - Lakeland. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Lakeland.
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Running
5K
Come put your feet on the ground for some Christmas fun! We welcome all runners, walker, strollers, etc!
10K
Virtual 5K
Can't make it, but want to join in on the fun? No problem! =) Just run when & where you want, submit your time to us and we'll mail you your shirt/card!
Virtual 10K
Can't make it, but want to join in on the fun? No problem! =) Just run when & where you want, submit your time to us and we'll mail you your shirt/card!
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About Lakeland
White Elephant 5K/10K - Lakeland takes place in Lakeland, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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