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Freakin Freezin 5K - Lakeland

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Saturday, January 16, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Lakeland (Thomas B. Mack Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after January 15.

Course and race notes

It's that time of year when brave runners lace up, layer up, and take on the chill!

The Freakin' Freezin' 5K is all about starting the new year with some frosty fun and cool determination.

In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.

Race details

Date

Saturday, January 16

2027 · in 70 days

Start time

9:00 AM

Earliest wave

Location

Thomas B. Mack Park
Lakeland, FL 33801

Area: Lakeland & Polk, Tampa Bay

Course

Road or path

Paved course

Distances

5K

Price

$30 to $35

Plus the platform's processing fee

5K goes up after Fri Jan 15 (in 69 days)

Registration

Open

Online signup closes Sat Jan 16 (in 70 days)

Opened Aug 11, 2026

Race day in Lakeland

Weather

73° / 50°F

Typical high and low for January 16, with a 23% chance of rain.

NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lakeland 2, FL (7.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.

Daylight

7:19 AM – 5:53 PM

Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.

Calculated for the race location.

Plan your trip

For the night before, Fri Jan 15

Where to stay

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