PARKING WARNING:  Please DO NOT PARK near the Community Center as you may not be able to leave before the end of the parade.  To facilitate leaving after the event and before the parade, park south of Lutz-Lake Fern Road or east of US 41.  If you park west of US 41, please park near the dog park and NOT near the Community Center.

Mail In Registration:

Make checks payable to:  Lutz Independence Day Run

Registration forms should be sent to:

Lutz Independence Day Run

2863 Saint Croix Dr

Clearwater, FL 33759-2019

If you would like a registration form emailed to you, please send an email to [email protected] and put Lutz I-Day Run Reg Form on the subject line.

In Person Registration is available (until June 30th) Monday through Friday during the day at:

Big Fred's Automotive Repair

19301 US Hwy 41 N

Lutz, FL 33548

813-997-2841

Registration Fees:

Early registration for the 5K is $20.00, after 6/1, it is $25.00 and on race day, $30.00.

The one mile is $10.00 early and $15.00 on race day.

Both races is $22.00 early and $27.00 after 6/1.

T-Shirts:

All pre-registered runners are guaranteed shirts, those who register race morning will be on a first-come, first-served basis as long as supplies last.

Directions:

Lutz is located north of Tampa on US 41.  From I-275, exit at Bearss Ave, go west to Nebraska, then north on US 41 approximately 4.5 miles.  The Community Center will be on the left (if heading north) just past Lutz-Lake Fern Road.  (Note Parking Warning above)

5K Awards:  M/F Overall and M/F Master awards  and three deep in 5 year M/F age groups from 9 & under (10-14, 15-19, etc.) through 80 plus.

One Mile Awards:  M/F Overall awards only, all finishers will receive a finisher ribbon.

Timing:  So that the awards can be announced sooner to facilitate those who wish to leave before the parade, MyLaps Bib Chip Timing will be used.  When you pick up your bib number, it will have a timing chip attached to it.

Event details and schedule

Race Day Registration:  Inside the Lutz Community Center starting at 6:15 am.  Packet pick-up for pre-registered will be race morning.  Do NOT park near the community center as you will not be able to leave after the race due to the parade.

Start Times:

5K starts at 8:00 am

One mile starts at 8:45 am (approx)

Both races start on Lutz-Lake Fern Road, west of the intersection of First Ave.