Kiwanis Independence Day 5K
- Date Tue 30th June 2026 - Mon 6th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Charlottesville, Virginia
- Price $30.00 - $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the festive spirit at the Kiwanis Independence Day 5K, a cherished Charlottesville holiday tradition since 1983! Taking place from June 30 to July 6, 2026, this exciting event will be held in the beautiful Albemarle area and is designed for runners and walkers of all ages. Participants will embark on a scenic 5K course that starts and finishes at Hollymead Elementary School, winding through the picturesque neighborhoods of Powell Creek and Shadybrook.
This year's event is not just about running; it's a wonderful opportunity to give back, with proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army - Camp Rappahannock, Central Little League, and Charlottesville Community Bikes. Over the past 42 years, the 5K has raised more than $150,000 for these fantastic causes! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting community gathering—mark your calendars for packet pickup on July 3 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Lakeside Middle School, or grab your packet on race morning starting at 6:30 AM. Celebrate Independence Day with a healthy dose of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
This year's event is not just about running; it's a wonderful opportunity to give back, with proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army - Camp Rappahannock, Central Little League, and Charlottesville Community Bikes. Over the past 42 years, the 5K has raised more than $150,000 for these fantastic causes! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting community gathering—mark your calendars for packet pickup on July 3 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Lakeside Middle School, or grab your packet on race morning starting at 6:30 AM. Celebrate Independence Day with a healthy dose of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
A CHARLOTTESVILLE HOLIDAY TRADITION SINCE 1983
To Benefit SALVATION ARMY -CAMP RAPPAHANNOCK [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.camprappahannock.org%2Fcamps%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C541642bcb23e456bcdf408dd61bcaa05%7C29c364e4f35940748b750cfb9554b9c4%7C0%7C0%7C638774185136233885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S6pEC6aSraHimXQrYn8Ki3PLmlFcTK%2BPoV1Pc2PVqe4%3D&reserved=0], CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE [https://www.centralll.com/], AND CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY BIKES. [https://www.charlottesvillecommunitybikes.org/]
Over $150,000 has been raised for charity over the past 42 years!
Sponsored by.
Hosted by the KIWANIS CLUB OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
PACKET PICKUP: July 3rd from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL, and race morning from 6:30 AM.
My 4th of July experience has been enriched over the years, thanks to this wonderful community event.
~ Mark Lorenzoni
THE LAKESIDE COURSE [https://www.cvilletrackclub.org/uploads/5/7/6/0/57609265/kiwanis2_orig.jpg]
Start at Hollymead Elementary School.
Turn right on Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right on Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left on Turnberry Circle.
Continue around the circle and return back AND GO LEFT ON to Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left onto the short trail.
Emerge from trail onto N English Oaks Circle and turn left onto English Oaks Circle.
TURN RIGHT Follow circle back onto NORTH English Oaks Circle.
Turn left onto Kendalwood Lane.
Turn right onto Ashwood Blvd.
Turn right onto Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right to finish back at Hollymead Elementary School.
To Benefit SALVATION ARMY -CAMP RAPPAHANNOCK [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.camprappahannock.org%2Fcamps%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C541642bcb23e456bcdf408dd61bcaa05%7C29c364e4f35940748b750cfb9554b9c4%7C0%7C0%7C638774185136233885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S6pEC6aSraHimXQrYn8Ki3PLmlFcTK%2BPoV1Pc2PVqe4%3D&reserved=0], CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE [https://www.centralll.com/], AND CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY BIKES. [https://www.charlottesvillecommunitybikes.org/]
Over $150,000 has been raised for charity over the past 42 years!
Sponsored by.
Hosted by the KIWANIS CLUB OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
PACKET PICKUP: July 3rd from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL, and race morning from 6:30 AM.
My 4th of July experience has been enriched over the years, thanks to this wonderful community event.
~ Mark Lorenzoni
THE LAKESIDE COURSE [https://www.cvilletrackclub.org/uploads/5/7/6/0/57609265/kiwanis2_orig.jpg]
Start at Hollymead Elementary School.
Turn right on Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right on Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left on Turnberry Circle.
Continue around the circle and return back AND GO LEFT ON to Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left onto the short trail.
Emerge from trail onto N English Oaks Circle and turn left onto English Oaks Circle.
TURN RIGHT Follow circle back onto NORTH English Oaks Circle.
Turn left onto Kendalwood Lane.
Turn right onto Ashwood Blvd.
Turn right onto Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right to finish back at Hollymead Elementary School.
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2801 Powell Creek Drive, Lakeside Middle School, Charlottesville, 22911, VA, United States
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