Independence Day 5k and 1K
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cumming, Georgia
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 10th Annual Independence Day 5K and 1K taking place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the charming town of Cumming, Forsyth! This festive event invites participants to celebrate America’s birthday by running through the vibrant streets of downtown Cumming. The 5K race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with race day registration opening at 6:30 AM at the Hill Center, making it easy for everyone to join in on the fun.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun family outing, the Independence Day 1K is perfect for all ages, including a free Tot Trot for the little ones! Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere, awards for overall winners and age group medals, and die-cast finishing medals for all who cross the finish line. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting day that not only promotes fitness but also supports local disadvantaged adolescents in joining track and cross-country programs. Mark your calendars and join the community for a memorable Independence Day celebration!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun family outing, the Independence Day 1K is perfect for all ages, including a free Tot Trot for the little ones! Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere, awards for overall winners and age group medals, and die-cast finishing medals for all who cross the finish line. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting day that not only promotes fitness but also supports local disadvantaged adolescents in joining track and cross-country programs. Mark your calendars and join the community for a memorable Independence Day celebration!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K/1K! YOU WILL HAVE THE AWESOME EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING TO CELEBRATE ON AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY. THE 5K WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN CUMMING. THE START/FINISH LINE ARE AT THE SAME LOCATION.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:30AM IN FRONT OF THE HILL CENTER (START LINE)
RACE START TIME:
8:00AM 5K
COST:
5K
$25.00 UNTIL JUNE 10TH AT 11:59PM
$30.00 FROM JUNE 26TH TO RACE DAY
1K:
$15.00 TILL TILL JUNE 25TH @ 11:59PM, THEN $20.00 TILL RACE DAY.
TOT-TROT FREE
COURSE:
5K - THE 5K WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN CUMMING. START/FINISH ARE AT THE SAME LOCATION.
1K FUN RUN AND TOT TROT AT THE START/FINISH LINE .
PACKET PICK-UP:
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 AM AT START/FINISH LINE.
T-SHIRTS:
ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY JUNE 18TH WILL BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT, IF YOU REGISTER JUNE 19TH AND AFTER YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A TSHIRT. YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN WOMEN'S RACERBACK TANK OR UNISEX TSHIRT.
FREE PARKING:
AMPLE PARKING OFF OF TRIBBLE GAP ROAD. SOME PARKING IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF BOTH SCHOOLS.
RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE):
OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS FOR 2025 ARE TO HELP LOCAL DISADVANTAGED ADOLESCENTS BY GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN LOCAL OR SCHOOL TRACK AND XC PROGRAMS THAT THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD.
POST RACE:
AWARDS FOR OVERALLS, MASTERS AND AGE GROUP MEDALS 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD STARTING AT AGE 10 AND UNDER TO 75+ IN 5 YEAR INCREMENTS.
DIE CAST FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:30AM IN FRONT OF THE HILL CENTER (START LINE)
RACE START TIME:
8:00AM 5K
COST:
5K
$25.00 UNTIL JUNE 10TH AT 11:59PM
$30.00 FROM JUNE 26TH TO RACE DAY
1K:
$15.00 TILL TILL JUNE 25TH @ 11:59PM, THEN $20.00 TILL RACE DAY.
TOT-TROT FREE
COURSE:
5K - THE 5K WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN CUMMING. START/FINISH ARE AT THE SAME LOCATION.
1K FUN RUN AND TOT TROT AT THE START/FINISH LINE .
PACKET PICK-UP:
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 AM AT START/FINISH LINE.
T-SHIRTS:
ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY JUNE 18TH WILL BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT, IF YOU REGISTER JUNE 19TH AND AFTER YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A TSHIRT. YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN WOMEN'S RACERBACK TANK OR UNISEX TSHIRT.
FREE PARKING:
AMPLE PARKING OFF OF TRIBBLE GAP ROAD. SOME PARKING IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF BOTH SCHOOLS.
RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE):
OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS FOR 2025 ARE TO HELP LOCAL DISADVANTAGED ADOLESCENTS BY GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN LOCAL OR SCHOOL TRACK AND XC PROGRAMS THAT THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD.
POST RACE:
AWARDS FOR OVERALLS, MASTERS AND AGE GROUP MEDALS 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD STARTING AT AGE 10 AND UNDER TO 75+ IN 5 YEAR INCREMENTS.
DIE CAST FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!
Races
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On-Site 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt or Women Racerback
Sat 28th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race day registration opens at 6:30am in front of the Hill Center (start line) RACE START TIME: 8:00am 5K COST: 5K $25.00 until June 17th at 11:59pm $27.00 from June 18th to July 1st @ 11:59pm $30.00 from July 2nd to Race Day 1K: $15.00 till till 7/1 @ 11:59pm, then $20.00 till race day. Tot-Trot Free COURSE: 5K - The 5K will take you through the streets of downtown Cumming. Start/finish are at the same location. 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot at the start/finish line . PACKET PICK-UP: RACE DAY Packet Pickup/Registration will begin at 6:30 am at start/finish line. T-SHIRTS: All participants registered by June 25th will be guaranteed a T-Shirt, if you register June 26th and after you will not be guaranteed a Tshirt. YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE between Women's Racerback Tank or Unisex T. FREE PARKING: Ample parking off of Tribble Gap Road. Some Parking is also available in front of both schools. RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE): Our fundraising goals for 2024 are to help local disadvantaged adolescents by giving them the opportunity to join local or school track and XC programs that their parents or guardians otherwise would not be able to afford. Post Race: Awards for Overalls, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting at age 10 and under to 75+ in 5 year increments. DIE CAST FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS! -
On-Site 1K Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt or Women Racerback
Sat 28th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race day registration opens at 6:30am in front of the Hill Center (start line) RACE START TIME: 8:00am 5K COST: 5K $25.00 until June 17th at 11:59pm $27.00 from June 18th to July 1st @ 11:59pm $30.00 July 2nd to Race Day 1K: $15.00 till till 7/1 @ 11:59pm, then $20.00 till race day. Tot-Trot Free COURSE: 5K - The 5K will take you through the streets of downtown Cumming. Start/finish are at the same location. 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot at the start/finish line . PACKET PICK-UP: RACE DAY Packet Pickup/Registration will begin at 6:30 am at start/finish line. T-SHIRTS: All participants registered by June 25th will be guaranteed a T-Shirt, if you register June 26th and after you will not be guaranteed a Tshirt. YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE between Women's Racerback Tank or Unisex T. FREE PARKING: Ample parking off of Tribble Gap Road. Some Parking is also available in front of both schools. RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE): Our fundraising goals for 2024 are to help local disadvantaged adolescents by giving them the opportunity to join local or school track and XC programs that their parents or guardians otherwise would not be able to afford. Post Race: Awards for Overalls, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting at age 10 and under to 75+ in 5 year increments. DIE CAST FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!
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