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: Tuesday 7/2 4-6pm & Wednesday 7/3 10a-6pm

• Pickup location is runFIT 
• 18841 State Road 54, Lutz, FL 33558
• 10% shopping discount during packet pickup 
• Any packets not picked up prior to race day, 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. 1-mile medals 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 5-year age groups 0-9 thru 70+
• Shirt sizes guaranteed if registered by 6/15/24. Any late registrations we will do our best to accommodate sizing. 
• A portion of the proceeds will be distributed to the Lutz Community. 2023 recipients include: Lutz School House, Lutz Cemetary, Lutz Nature Park, Sunlake High School Cross Country, Steinbrenner High School Cross Country