42nd Annual Independence Day 5K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price Free - $44.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 42nd Annual Independence Day 5K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia! This exciting race invites runners of all ages and skill levels to participate in a memorable day of fitness and community spirit. As you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement, you'll not only be challenging yourself but also contributing to a greater cause.
The Independence Day 5K supports vital programs that empower children and families in the local community, ensuring that everyone has access to essential services like childcare and water safety skills. Every stride you take helps provide teens with mentorship and a safe environment to thrive. Celebrate the holiday with a sense of purpose and join fellow runners in making a positive impact. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars for July 4th, and get ready to run for a brighter future!
The Independence Day 5K supports vital programs that empower children and families in the local community, ensuring that everyone has access to essential services like childcare and water safety skills. Every stride you take helps provide teens with mentorship and a safe environment to thrive. Celebrate the holiday with a sense of purpose and join fellow runners in making a positive impact. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars for July 4th, and get ready to run for a brighter future!
Organiser's Description
At the Y, we know that real, lasting change happens when we come together to invest in our children, our health, and our communities. As a leading nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of donors and events like this race to ensure that everyoneregardless of their circumstanceshas access to life-changing programs and services. By lacing up for the Ys Independence Day 5K, youre doing more than running a raceyoure giving working parents access to reliable, high-quality childcare, equipping kids with life-saving water safety skills, and providing teens with positive mentors and a safe space to grow. Every step you take makes a difference.
Races
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42nd Annual Independence Day 5K Runner/Walker
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$44.30
Lace up for the Ys Independence Day 5K and make an impact beyond the finish line. Your participation helps working parents access reliable, high-quality childcare, equips kids with life-saving water safety skills, and connects teens with positive mentors and a safe space to grow. Every step you take makes a difference. -
42nd Annual Independence Day 1/4 Mile Tot Trot
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
Little ones can join the fun! This short race gives our youngest runners a chance to cross the finish line and celebrate their big accomplishment.
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Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, 4441 South Boulevard, Virginia Beach, 23452, VA, United States
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