Red, White & Brew 5k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:04 AM EDT

Location: LAKELAND, FL; 115 W Pine St, 33815
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Kick off your July 4th with a festive 5K party, complete with post-race pancakes, brew specials, and a kids' run.

Fun
Festive

Celebrate Independence Day with the Red, White & Brew 5K, a cherished Lakeland tradition. This lively event promises a festive start to your July 4th, featuring a flat course and a vibrant post-race party. Held at Swan Brewing, runners can look forward to delicious pancakes, special brews, and age group awards. A delightful "Lil' Firecracker Run" ensures fun for younger participants, making it a wonderful family-friendly morning.

What to expect

Enjoy a flat 5K course on a warm summer morning.
Celebrate post-race with a pancake breakfast and special brews at Swan Brewing.
Kids can join the fun with their own 'Lil' Firecracker Run', and age group awards are presented.

Standout details

July 4th celebration
Post-race pancake breakfast
Brew specials at Swan Brewing
Kids' 'Lil' Firecracker Run'

Perks & features

Awards

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Jul 4, 7:04 AM EDT · From $20.46
Opens Apr 10, 2026, 3:04 AM EDT · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 4, 7:04 AM EDT · From $20.46
Opens Apr 10, 2026, 3:04 AM EDT · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT
200 Yards
Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $12.18
Opens Apr 10, 2026, 3:04 AM EDT · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Warm season

The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

July 4th marks our Nation's birthday, the middle of summer, and THE HOTTEST 5K PARTY IN LAKELAND!! Register now for the Red, White and Brew 5K, a Lakeland tradition for the last 9+ years! This year we're back at Swan Brewing in Lakeland, FL to better serve up the Brew portion of the event! We'll still be serving up pancakes, brew specials and age group awards after the race!

We will also have a “Lil' Firecracker Run” for the kids, and encourage team participation!

Early Packet pick up - Friday, July 3 from 4-7pm at Swan Brewing - 115 W. Pine Street, Lakeland, FL 33815

Day of Race: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at at Swan Brewing - 115 W. Pine Street, Lakeland, FL 33815

6:00 am - Registration and Packet Pickup

7:04 am - Race Starts

7:30 am - Pancake breakfast begins!

8:00 am - Approx time for the Lil Firecracker runs to begin.

8:15 am - Approx time for awards presentation

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