From the Organizer
Join us on July 3rd, for the ultimate Independence Day celebration! From a 1 Mile Time Trial to Fireworks at the Joinery, we are bringing the heat with Stars and Strides!
Check in for the 1 Mile Time Trial begins at 6:30am at Parlor Donuts (351 E Bay St, Lakeland, FL 33801)
Start time begins at 7:04am with a time trial of 2 loops around Lake Mirror!
Included in your entry :
Also included is access to the patio at the Joinery (640 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801) for Red, White & Kaboom!
Check-in - 7pm to 9:15pm
All this for $25!
Events
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
92°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
61%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakeland 2, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
117,030
as of 2023
City Elevation
209 ft
Nearest Airport
LAL
Lakeland Linder International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stars and Strides: 1 Mile Race with Fleet Feet Lakeland, Parlor Doughnuts, and The Joinery, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
15
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Stars and Strides: 1 Mile Race with Fleet Feet Lakeland, Parlor Doughnuts, and The Joinery
Jul 3, 2026