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Doc Lucky's Golden Mile

Doc Lucky's Golden Mile is a swimming race on May 29, 2027 in Orlando, FL, with an entry fee of $60.

Date
May 29, 2027 (274 days to go)
Price
$60
Sport
Swimming
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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:

  • Under 20 minutes
  • 20-24 minutes
  • 25-29 minutes
  • 30-34 minutes
  • 35 minutes and above

Cash prizes for the top three overall finishers in the male and female divisions:

  • First Place $1000.00
  • Second Place $500
  • Third Place $250

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. 

Events

Golden Mile - Special Olympic Athletes
S.O. Unified Partner
Golden Mile$60
Virtual Golden Mile$60

Weather

Typical Conditions

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.

Sunrise 6:28 AMSunset 8:16 PMDaylight 13h 48m

Host City

About Orlando, FL

Population

311,732

as of 2023

City Elevation

110 ft

Nearest Airport

MCO

Orlando International Airport · 6 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

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Race
Doc Lucky's Golden Mile
Date
May 29, 2027

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About This Sport

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Open Water Swimming

Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Doc Lucky's Golden Mile?
Doc Lucky's Golden Mile is a swimming race held in Orlando, Florida on May 29, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more swimming races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Doc Lucky's Golden Mile?
Saturday, May 29, 2027 in Orlando, Florida at 6645 Lake Cane Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Doc Lucky's Golden Mile?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Doc Lucky's Golden Mile

May 29, 2027

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