Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K 2026

The Leading Edge Take Heart 10K/5K is a fundraiser race in Lakeland, Florida. It offers a local 5K, a 10K, a non-timed 5K walk, a combined 10K + 5K Challenge, and a short Kids Run. The 10K and challenge begin at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and walk at 8:30 AM. The Kids Run is scheduled later for ages 3 to 10. The event's slogan is “Run Local. Impact Global.” Funds raised benefit Take Heart, an organization that supports orphans and widows in Oyuma Village, Kenya, through education and entrepreneurship. The 5K is the original race, with the 10K added to provide a longer distance and allow dedicated runners to complete the challenge. Volunteers, including students and families, assist with parking and encourage participants at the finish. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, offering benefits such as race entries, advertising, social media promotion, and race-day signage.