Social Events · Lakeland, FL
Red Ribbon Run Saturday, Oct. 31 at Lake Mirror
The 35th annual Red Ribbon Run will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, along the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror in Lakeland, with check-in opening at 6:30 a.m. at Lake Mirror Auditorium. Organized by InnerAct Alliance, the event features a Kids Fun Run for grades K-8 at 8:30 a.m. and an untimed Family Fun Run at 10:45 a.m., drawing an expected 10,000 runners, volunteers and spectators. Registration is free for K-8 students through Oct. 30, rising to $5 on race day; the Family Fun Run costs $15 in advance or $20 on race day, with online registration closing at 7 p.m. Friday. A World Tour area with community vendors, healthy snacks and cultural activities will accompany the races.