Doc Lucky's Golden Mile

  • Date Sat 23rd May 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Orlando, Florida
  • Price Free - $64.60
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at Doc Lucky's Golden Mile, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the scenic Luckys Lake Swim in Orlando, Florida. This exciting one-mile race will kick off at 8:00 a.m. with participants starting in waves every three minutes. Athletes of all skill levels are invited to compete for fabulous cash prizes, with $1,000 awarded to the first place finisher in both male and female divisions, as well as additional prizes for second and third places.

This year introduces a thrilling new feature: the Doc Lucky's Golden Mile Club Competition! Gather your friends and form a team of at least five members, ensuring that at least two are women, to compete for trophies in a friendly club rivalry. With age group awards and a Special Olympics Division, this event is designed to celebrate all swimmers and foster community spirit. Whether you're racing in-person or opting for the virtual swim, don't miss out on this fun-filled day at one of Orlando's premier swimming locations!

Organiser's Description

Lake Cane Restoration Society is a 501.c.3 nonprofit, so your race registration and any donations are tax-deductible.

Competition Location: Luckys 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 LUCKYS 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.
Were launching our first-ever Doc Luckys 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 teams 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.

Races

  • Golden Mile

    Incl. $4.60 Fee

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $64.60

    One mile OWS
  • Golden Mile - Special Olympic Athletes

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

    For Special Olympic Athletes and Unified Partners only. Unified Partners. we are very grateful for the Unified Partners dedication to the safety and enjoyment of their Special Olympian yet they will not receive a recorded time apart from their assigned athlete, nor will they receive the official race packet
  • S.O. Unified Partner

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

  • Virtual Golden Mile

    Incl. $4.60 Fee

    $64.60

    Virtual participants will receive a SWAG bag

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6645 Lake Cane Drive, Orlando, 32819, FL, United States

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