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Lutz Independence Day 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run
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Lutz Independence Day 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run

Lutz, Florida, United States View on map
Jul 04, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

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. The 5K sells out every year, don't wait to register!

Schedule of Events:

Race Day - July 4th 

  • 6:30-7:00am bib pickup
  • 7:30am 5K race start (chip timed)
  • 8:15am 1 Mile Fun Run start
  • 8:30am Begin Awards
  • NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Packet Pickup: Friday 7/3 1-6pm

  • Pickup location: Lutz Train Depot
  • 101 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
  • Lutz, FL 33548
  • Any packets not picked up prior to race day, will be available on race morning from 6:30-7:00am

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: Medals to all finishers of either distance
  • 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 6/15/26. Any late registrations we will do our best to accommodate sizing. 
  • A portion of the proceeds will be distributed to the Lutz Community. 2025 recipients include: Lutz School House, Lutz Nature Park, Sunlake High School Cross Country, Hillsborough Harriers

Pick your distance

Running

Lutz Independence Day 5k

Jul 04, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Closed

Lutz Independence Day 1-Mile Family Fun Run

Jul 04, 2026 1.6K 8:15 AM
$20.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lutz, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 24.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 32.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 46.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
13.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
6.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
80.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 4, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 4, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 52m

The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 8:30 PM local time (EDT) in Lutz on July 4, 2026 — 13h 52m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Lutz events

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