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Lutz Independence Day 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run

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Lutz, Florida, United States

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sell $20.00 – $25.00

About the Event

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

Races Offered

Volunteer Registration

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer Registration

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06:30

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$0.00

Lutz Independence Day 5k

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:30

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$25.00

Lutz Independence Day 1-Mile Family Fun Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:15

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Lutz.

thermostat Temperature

24.3° / 32.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

28.5° / 36.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 5m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.6 mm

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air Avg wind speed

6.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (9.6)

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81.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:43

nightlight Sunset

20:26

About Lutz

Learn more about the host city, Lutz.

Lutz is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County and Pasco County, Florida, United States, 15 miles (24 km) north of Tampa. While there is a census-designated area of Lutz, the community itself extends beyond those boundaries into other census-designated areas.