Running of the Squares Spanish Springs This is the 3rd and final race of the Villages 2025-26 5K race series. Date: April 4, 2026 Time: 8:00am Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) Entry Fees: (all fees are non-refundable) $25 through March 29 $40 after March 29 and day of event registration Fee includes t-shirt and registration packet. T-shirts available while supplies last. *** The first 1,400 registrations get a custom Spanish Springs 5K race bib. *** Pre-Registered Packet Pick-up: Friday, April 3 from 8:30am to 4:00pm at Laurel Manor Recreation Center, 1985 Laurel Manor Drive, The Villages, FL 32162. Packets will also be available for pick-up on race day at the race site starting at 7:00am. Race Day Packet Pick Up: Next to the finish line in the town square. Finisher Medals: All participants that complete the race will receive a custom event finishers medal! Overall Awards: 1st Place for the 'Best Time' in the Men's and Women's Categories Age Group Awards: 14 & under, 5 year increments to 90+ T
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Running of the Squares Spanish Springs – Lady Lake, FL 2026
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lady Lake, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
