Independence Day 5k and 1K
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cumming, Georgia
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1km
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 11th Annual Independence Day 5K and 1K on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in beautiful Cumming, Forsyth! Join us in celebrating America's 250th birthday with an exhilarating run through the vibrant streets of downtown Cumming. The 5K race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with race day registration beginning at 6:30 AM at the Hill Center. Participants can enjoy a fun family-friendly atmosphere with a 1K fun run and a free Tot Trot, making it a perfect event for runners of all ages.
This exciting race offers a great opportunity to not only challenge yourself but also support a worthy cause, as proceeds will help local disadvantaged adolescents access track and cross-country programs. All registered participants by June 17th will receive a stylish T-shirt, with options for a women's racerback tank or unisex T-shirt. Plus, everyone will take home a special die-cast medal to commemorate this historic celebration! With ample parking available and awards for top finishers across various age groups, the Independence Day 5K and 1K promises to be a memorable day for the entire community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic
This exciting race offers a great opportunity to not only challenge yourself but also support a worthy cause, as proceeds will help local disadvantaged adolescents access track and cross-country programs. All registered participants by June 17th will receive a stylish T-shirt, with options for a women's racerback tank or unisex T-shirt. Plus, everyone will take home a special die-cast medal to commemorate this historic celebration! With ample parking available and awards for top finishers across various age groups, the Independence Day 5K and 1K promises to be a memorable day for the entire community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic
Organiser's Description
JOIN US SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K/1K! YOU WILL HAVE THE AWESOME EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING TO CELEBRATE ON AMERICA'S 250TH 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 9TH AT 11:59PM
$27.00 UNTIL JUNE 20TH AT 11:59PM
$30.00 FROM JUNE 21ST TO RACE DAY
1K:
$15.00 TILL JUNE 20TH @ 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 17TH WILL BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT, IF YOU REGISTER JUNE 18TH 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 2026 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.
AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY 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 9TH AT 11:59PM
$27.00 UNTIL JUNE 20TH AT 11:59PM
$30.00 FROM JUNE 21ST TO RACE DAY
1K:
$15.00 TILL JUNE 20TH @ 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 17TH WILL BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT, IF YOU REGISTER JUNE 18TH 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 2026 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.
AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY 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 27th June 2026 (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 27th June 2026 (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! -
5K Virtual
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
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