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
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the 6th Annual Independence Day 5K, happening on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the vibrant city of Aberdeen, Maryland. This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all levels to partake in a certified 5K or a fun 1-mile race, both starting and finishing at the lively Festival Park at 8:00 AM.
Participants can look forward to an exhilarating atmosphere filled with community spirit and patriotic pride. Registration for the 5K is just $30 and includes a stylish race shirt, a premium medal, and a race bib, with prices set to increase after June 15. If you're looking for a shorter challenge, the untimed 1-mile option is available for $25, also including a shirt and medal. For those who can't make it to the event in person, there's a virtual 5K option for $35, allowing everyone to join the fun from wherever they are. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate the holiday with friends and family!
Participants can look forward to an exhilarating atmosphere filled with community spirit and patriotic pride. Registration for the 5K is just $30 and includes a stylish race shirt, a premium medal, and a race bib, with prices set to increase after June 15. If you're looking for a shorter challenge, the untimed 1-mile option is available for $25, also including a shirt and medal. For those who can't make it to the event in person, there's a virtual 5K option for $35, allowing everyone to join the fun from wherever they are. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate the holiday with friends and family!
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 TIME.
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
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.45
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.03 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.03
Virtual 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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