White Elephant 5K/10K - Lakeland
Updated
Saturday, November 28, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Lakeland (18 Lake Hollingsworth). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $30 to $35; the 5K goes from $30 to $32.50 after November 21.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 28
2026 · in 21 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K
Price
$30 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Nov 29 (in 22 days)
Opened Jul 24, 2026
Race day in Lakeland
Weather
78° / 57°F
Typical high and low for November 28, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lakeland 2, FL (4.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:59 AM – 5:32 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Parking Lot B0.3 mi
- Parking Lot BB0.4 mi
- Parking Lot J0.4 mi
5 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Grill Master cafe0.3 mi
- Buck Stop cafe0.3 mi
- College Terrace Cafe cafe0.4 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 27
Where to stay
12 within 3 mi27 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: SpringHill Suites
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: The Terrace Hotel
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 23 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Check prices at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: America's Best Inn Lakeland
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.