Cake by the Lake 5K Run and Walks – Inverness, FL 2026

Date
April 4, 2026
Location
Inverness, FL
Venue
Liberty Park
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $50.00
Events
Cake by the Lake 5K Run, Cake by the Lake - Walk and Power Walk (Observer-Monitors, but no judges or red cards), One Mile Cakewalk
Includes
GREAT SWAG! T's NOT included | Fabulous swag (but no t-shirts! )
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Cake by the Lake 5K Run and Walks is a 1-mile running and walking event taking place on April 4, 2026, at Liberty Park in Inverness, Florida. The race starts at 7:30 AM, making it an early-morning option for athletes planning their race weekend schedule. Entry fees range from $20 to $50 depending on registration options. Liberty Park serves as the venue, offering a local setting for this community-focused event. The 1-mile distance makes this accessible for runners and walkers of varying fitness levels, from beginners to experienced endurance athletes looking for a shorter competitive outing or warm-up race.

From the Race Organizer
The 5th Annual Cake by the Lake 5K and One Mile Cakewalk will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 on the Withlacoochee State Trail! Both events start at Liberty Park in Inverness. 5K Runners will take off as the sun rises over the lake, with "5 K Race Walkers" starting just three minutes behind them. Another 3 minutes later, the 1-mile walkers will enter the fray. Both the 5K and 1 mile routes travel along the beautiful shores of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. As all participants return to Liberty Park, they’ll get their finisher’s medals, which come with an elegant neck ribbon unique to 2026 and enjoy great music, festivities, and the signature cake served by the classically beautiful Lake Henderson! Unique cake plate age-level awards will be three-deep in five-year age increments for the combined 5K races. These events do NOT have T-shirts, but a specially designed WST Cake By The Lake edition T-shirt will be available for purchase online before the race. The race swag is sure to

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Cake by the Lake 5K Run and Walks – Inverness, FL 2026?

Cake by the Lake 5K Run and Walks – Inverness, FL 2026 takes place on April 4, 2026. The race is held in Inverness, Florida.

Where is Cake by the Lake 5K Run and Walks – Inverness, FL 2026 held?

Cake by the Lake 5K Run and Walks – Inverness, FL 2026 is held at Liberty Park in Inverness, Florida.

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