Event Description
The Lutz Independence Day 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run is a family event celebrating Independence Day in Lutz, FL. The race is held annually on July 4th preceding the Lutz Independence Day Parade.
Schedule of Events:
Race Day - July 4th
- 6:30-7:15am bib pickup
- 7:30am 5K race start (chip timed)
- 8:15am 1 Mile Fun Run start
- 8:30am Begin Awards
- NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- Race will cap at 500 participants.
Packet Pickup - Sunday July 2nd 12-5pm
- Packets will be available from 12-5pm
- Pickup location is runFIT
- 18841 State Road 54, Lutz, FL 33558
- 10% shopping discount during packet pickup
- Any packets not picked up on Sunday, will be available on race morning from 6:30-7:15am
Event Details:
- Parking: All runners should park South of Lutz Lake Fern Road or East of US 41
- This event will have online registration only. No cash or day of registration accepted.
- Awards: 5k Medals to all finishers. Finisher ribbons to all 1-mile finishers.
- Only register for both events if you plan to complete the 5k in under 45 minutes as the 1-mile starts at 8:15am
- Trophies: 5K- First overall male/female; First masters male/female; top 3 in 10-year age groups 0-9 thru 80+
- Shirt sizes guaranteed if registered by 6/15/23. Any late registrations we will do our best to accommodate sizing.
- A portion of the proceeds will be distributed to the Lutz Community. 2022 recipients include: Lutz School House, Lutz Cemetary, Lutz Nature Park, Sunlake High School Cross Country
