
Doc Lucky's Golden Mile is a swimming race on May 29, 2027 in Orlando, FL, with an entry fee of $60.
From the Organizer
Lake Cane Restoration Society is a 501.c.3 nonprofit, so your race registration and any donations are tax-deductible.
Competition Location: Lucky’s Lake Swim, 6645 Lake Cane Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Length of Course is one (1) mile. Read below for a new Club Competition we are including with this years race!
Golden Mile will start at 8:00 a.m. We will start in waves, 3 minutes apart as noted below:
Waves
Under 20 minutes
20-24 minutes
25-29 minutes
30-34 minutes
35 minutes and above
Cash prizes for the top three overall individual finishers in the male and female divisions:
First Place $1000
Second Place $500
Third Place $250
New This year - Doc Lucky’s Golden Mile Club Competition in addition to the individual race!
Register Your Club Team Today! Gather your bravest and strongest members to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies.
We’re launching our first-ever Doc Lucky’s Golden Mile Club Competition, and we want YOUR club in the race! (The individual registration fee will cover both the Individual and Club Competition - that means there's no reason not to participate as a club!)
TEAM REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum 5 team members
• At least 2 women required on each team
• Add your team’s name during registration
HOW WINNERS ARE DETERMINED
We will sum the times of all 5 team members.
Length of Course and start times:
Golden Mile- 8:00 a.m. Start by waves, 3 minutes apart:
Cash prizes for the top three overall finishers in the male and female divisions:
Age group awards will be awarded to the top three athletes in each age group for each event.
10-u, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99
There is also a Special Olympics Division with awards to the top three men and women (No age groups in Special Olympics)
Open Water Results: This will be available after the event on-site and will be emailed to all participants after the event has been completed.
Chip and cap pick up: Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
ALL ATHLETES will pick up their cap and chip on-site the morning of the race.
Body Marking: 6:00-7:30 am
ALL ATHLETES must have their race number marked on both arms. A station will be available for the markings.
Technical meeting: A technical meeting for all participants is required and will take place by the dock at 7:35 am EDT. Course and safety information will be reviewed at that time.
Warm-ups: The course will be open for warm-ups from 6:30-7:45 am EDT
Marshaling Area: All athletes must be in the marshaling area 1/2 hour before their allowed wave. A map showing the course will be clearly visible in this area for all the participants.
Safety: Appropriate safety craft will be provided during the competition.
Changing Area: Competitors must leave their equipment in this area. The Organizing Committee will provide a bright-colored cap for each swimmer. Each swimmer is required to wear this cap. Thermal caps may NOT be worn.
Support Facilities: Limited showers and changing facilities will be provided.
Hospitality: Breakfast and water will be available.
Virtual Race Option: You may choose to do the Golden Mile distance in the virtual swim!
The virtual event does not include a finisher medal.
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orlando Executive Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
311,732
as of 2023
City Elevation
110 ft
Nearest Airport
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Doc Lucky's Golden Mile
May 29, 2027