Independence Day 5K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Aberdeen, Maryland
- Price $28.45 - $39.03
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the spirit of freedom and fitness at the 6th Annual Independence Day 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in beautiful Aberdeen, Harford! This exhilarating event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels to take part in a certified 5K course or a fun 1-mile option, both starting and finishing at the lively Festival Park. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, offering a perfect opportunity to kickstart your holiday festivities while enjoying the great outdoors.
Participants can look forward to a fantastic race experience, complete with a premium medal, race bib, and a commemorative shirt for all finishers. With early packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM on race day, there's plenty of time to prepare for this exciting event. For those who can't make it in person, the virtual 5K component lets everyone join in on the fun from afar. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant celebration of independence—register now to secure your spot and enjoy a memorable day filled with community spirit and healthy competition!
Participants can look forward to a fantastic race experience, complete with a premium medal, race bib, and a commemorative shirt for all finishers. With early packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM on race day, there's plenty of time to prepare for this exciting event. For those who can't make it in person, the virtual 5K component lets everyone join in on the fun from afar. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant celebration of independence—register now to secure your spot and enjoy a memorable day filled with community spirit and healthy competition!
Organiser's Description
JOIN BLUE CHEETAH AS WE CELEBRATE THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY AND WEEKEND WITH OUR 6TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K - ON SATURDAY JULY 4, 2026. RUN OR WALK 5K OR 1M ON OUR CERTIFIED COURSE IN ABERDEEN, MD. RACE STARTS AND ENDS AT FESTIVAL PARK. 8:00 AM START TIMP.
PACKET MAIL-OUTS AND VIRTUAL RACE PACKETS WILL BE MAILED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK PROR TO RACE DAY.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE ANNOUNCED
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 AM AT THE FESTIVAL PARK PAVILION
LIVE 5K AND 1 MILE DISTANCES, PLUS A VIRTUAL 5K COMPONENT FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT BE THERE ON THE DAY BUT STILL WANT TO JOIN IN THE FUN.
5K - $30/PER PERSON - INCLUDES SHIRT, PREMIUM MEDAL & RACE BIB. PRICE INCREASE TO $35 AFTER JUNE 15. RACE DAY REGISTRATION (IF AVAILABLE) IS $40. REGISTRATIONS MAY SELL OUT PRIOR TO RACE DAY.
1M - $25/PER PERSON (UNTIMED) INCLUDES SHIRT, PREMIUM MEDAL & RACE BIB. PRICE INCREASE TO $30 AFTER JUNE 15. RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $35.
VIRTUAL 5K - $35 PER PERSON - VIRTUAL REGISTRATION INCLUDES PACKET MAILING OF SHIRT, PREMIUM MEDAL, AND RACE BIB.
THIS RACE IS OWNED, TIMED, AND PROFESSIONALLY TIMED AND MANAGED BY BLUE CHEETAH SPORTS TIMING
PACKET MAIL-OUTS AND VIRTUAL RACE PACKETS WILL BE MAILED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK PROR TO RACE DAY.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE ANNOUNCED
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 AM AT THE FESTIVAL PARK PAVILION
LIVE 5K AND 1 MILE DISTANCES, PLUS A VIRTUAL 5K COMPONENT FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT BE THERE ON THE DAY BUT STILL WANT TO JOIN IN THE FUN.
5K - $30/PER PERSON - INCLUDES SHIRT, PREMIUM MEDAL & RACE BIB. PRICE INCREASE TO $35 AFTER JUNE 15. RACE DAY REGISTRATION (IF AVAILABLE) IS $40. REGISTRATIONS MAY SELL OUT PRIOR TO RACE DAY.
1M - $25/PER PERSON (UNTIMED) INCLUDES SHIRT, PREMIUM MEDAL & RACE BIB. PRICE INCREASE TO $30 AFTER JUNE 15. RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $35.
VIRTUAL 5K - $35 PER PERSON - VIRTUAL REGISTRATION INCLUDES PACKET MAILING OF SHIRT, PREMIUM MEDAL, AND RACE BIB.
THIS RACE IS OWNED, TIMED, AND PROFESSIONALLY TIMED AND MANAGED BY BLUE CHEETAH SPORTS TIMING
Races
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5K Run or Walk
Incl. $3.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.74
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.45
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.03 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.03
OPENS 01 JAN 26Virtual runners are not eligible for prizes/awards and will be scored separately.
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Location
60 N. Parke St., Aberdeen, 21001, MD, United States
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