Pineland Striders Independence Day Races
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Medford, New Jersey
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Pineland Striders Independence Day Races on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Medford, Burlington! This year’s event is extra special as it celebrates America's 250th anniversary, making it the perfect occasion to hit the pavement for a great cause. Runners can choose between a fast and flat 10K or 5K, both USATF-sanctioned and chip-timed, with the added perk of a FREE Kids' Fun Run! The first 300 registrants will receive a fantastic swag item, ensuring memorable keepsakes from this festive day.
With a race day schedule packed with excitement, the fun kicks off early with bib pickup starting at 7:00 AM. The Kids' Fun Run begins at 8:00 AM, followed by the 10K at 8:15 AM and the 5K at 8:30 AM. Hydration stations will be available along the routes, and strollers are welcome, making this event family-friendly! Plus, all proceeds will benefit Shawnee High School student athletes and the South Jersey Food Bank. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate, run, and give back to the community!
With a race day schedule packed with excitement, the fun kicks off early with bib pickup starting at 7:00 AM. The Kids' Fun Run begins at 8:00 AM, followed by the 10K at 8:15 AM and the 5K at 8:30 AM. Hydration stations will be available along the routes, and strollers are welcome, making this event family-friendly! Plus, all proceeds will benefit Shawnee High School student athletes and the South Jersey Food Bank. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate, run, and give back to the community!
Organiser's Description
Join the Pineland Striders for our annual Independence Day Races! This year, we have the honor of celebrating America's semiquincentennial anniversary! There's really no better way to honor the occasion than with some sweaty summer miles. It's what the founding fathers would have wanted.
The event features a 10K, 5K, and FREE Kids' Fun Run. The first 300 participants to register for the USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed 10K and 5K will receive our usual amazing swag item. Stay tuned for the official reveal, but remember--we don't do t-shirts!
Both the 10K and 5K courses are fast and flat. On-course hydration will be available. Strollers are allowed on both the 10K and 5K races. Sorry, pet-lovers, but dogs are not allowed in the race. With a two-hour cutoff, all paces are welcome!
The 5K route is entirely on pavement, but the 10K will return to our traditional route. 10K runners will once again cut across the grass athletic fields for a short stretch. Both races will finish on the track.
Course maps:
5K Course [https://onthegomap.com/?m=r&u=mi&w%5B%5D=Routes+may+not+be+suitable+for+public+use.&c%5B%5D=Route+data+%C2%A92022+On+The+Go+Map%2C+OpenStreetMap+Contributors&d=4986&f=ea43b793b4&n=1&dm=1&context=share&r2=kbep7hgieEECUGSEs1Os2c1m1KY2Q20f2e9X1c4Bo13G5W1j1s5X1k4n2iA0403l4v1r2X1F1P190X169810l1W1HKTe1JO3443x5p2h1Jb3j1PBb1Nd1X11221VP10JBD510H0H6B6JEJIVS9E34FSJS9654d1E92V6t1D04038x1G%7E3Mb66d14P4n1Ad21122Qx62F1GPy69e23o19Y2b1cA7y1Dq29u10G185k130409o15M3i17Y1L_3045I02Ba23MJo30102DW3Bc21122T_4Jm3Pa4Do29u1023i241UTEDe1p121a3Z4A7EFq1b2o1z143Ud1g1t101u1z1Y1l1Ub1W1d1ABe1p1u1h221y1d2w1h223ABg1t120y1x2MVg2X321w1h201i1t145W2j2c1PC5A7i15g14G6s6s223o3rEk1r56V6LAh1Y1b4g2d90708p3j1h4z1v1TDB99h1l133Z1p115DVPz11020Lz23t22f103Ch26H8j110]
10K Course [https://onthegomap.com/s/cqgsuukv]
Proceeds from the races fund two scholarships for Shawnee High School student athletes, with the remaining proceeds benefiting South Jersey Food Bank [https://foodbanksj.org/]. Additional donations can be made through RunSignUp or on the day of the race (and are much appreciated). We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at the race.
Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, June 24. Race day registration will be available ($60 for the 10K, $55 for the 5K)!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Friday, June 26th - Pre-Race Bib Pickup
* 3:30pm-6:30pm at RunningCo of Medford [https://www.google.com/maps/place/RunningCo.+of+Medford/@39.8973676,-74.8263848,1261m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c1371ef91d0269:0x604a48c78db04f04!8m2!3d39.8973635!4d-74.8238099!16s%2Fg%2F11c5_2npcd?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] (62 S Main Street, Medford, NJ 08055)
* Saturday, June 27th - RACE DAY!
* 7:00am - Bib Pickup/Race Day Registration Begins
* 8:00am - Free Kids' Fun Run Start
* 8:05am - Pre-race warmup with 3DPT
* 8:15am - 10K Start
* 8:30am - 5K Start
* 9:30am - 5K Awards Ceremony
* 9:45am - 10K Awards Ceremony
* 10:30am - Event Concludes
Awards will be given to the first place male, female, and non-binary finisher in both the 10K and 5K races. Age group awards will be given to the first three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
If you represent a business that would be interested in joining us as a sponsor or vendor, please contact us.
We are looking for volunteers for the event; if you'd be willing to volunteer, please complete volunteer registration through RunSignUp.
To learn more about the Pineland Striders running club, or to become a member, visit our website [http://www.pinelandstriders.com/] or Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/48992487806].
The event features a 10K, 5K, and FREE Kids' Fun Run. The first 300 participants to register for the USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed 10K and 5K will receive our usual amazing swag item. Stay tuned for the official reveal, but remember--we don't do t-shirts!
Both the 10K and 5K courses are fast and flat. On-course hydration will be available. Strollers are allowed on both the 10K and 5K races. Sorry, pet-lovers, but dogs are not allowed in the race. With a two-hour cutoff, all paces are welcome!
The 5K route is entirely on pavement, but the 10K will return to our traditional route. 10K runners will once again cut across the grass athletic fields for a short stretch. Both races will finish on the track.
Course maps:
5K Course [https://onthegomap.com/?m=r&u=mi&w%5B%5D=Routes+may+not+be+suitable+for+public+use.&c%5B%5D=Route+data+%C2%A92022+On+The+Go+Map%2C+OpenStreetMap+Contributors&d=4986&f=ea43b793b4&n=1&dm=1&context=share&r2=kbep7hgieEECUGSEs1Os2c1m1KY2Q20f2e9X1c4Bo13G5W1j1s5X1k4n2iA0403l4v1r2X1F1P190X169810l1W1HKTe1JO3443x5p2h1Jb3j1PBb1Nd1X11221VP10JBD510H0H6B6JEJIVS9E34FSJS9654d1E92V6t1D04038x1G%7E3Mb66d14P4n1Ad21122Qx62F1GPy69e23o19Y2b1cA7y1Dq29u10G185k130409o15M3i17Y1L_3045I02Ba23MJo30102DW3Bc21122T_4Jm3Pa4Do29u1023i241UTEDe1p121a3Z4A7EFq1b2o1z143Ud1g1t101u1z1Y1l1Ub1W1d1ABe1p1u1h221y1d2w1h223ABg1t120y1x2MVg2X321w1h201i1t145W2j2c1PC5A7i15g14G6s6s223o3rEk1r56V6LAh1Y1b4g2d90708p3j1h4z1v1TDB99h1l133Z1p115DVPz11020Lz23t22f103Ch26H8j110]
10K Course [https://onthegomap.com/s/cqgsuukv]
Proceeds from the races fund two scholarships for Shawnee High School student athletes, with the remaining proceeds benefiting South Jersey Food Bank [https://foodbanksj.org/]. Additional donations can be made through RunSignUp or on the day of the race (and are much appreciated). We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at the race.
Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, June 24. Race day registration will be available ($60 for the 10K, $55 for the 5K)!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Friday, June 26th - Pre-Race Bib Pickup
* 3:30pm-6:30pm at RunningCo of Medford [https://www.google.com/maps/place/RunningCo.+of+Medford/@39.8973676,-74.8263848,1261m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c1371ef91d0269:0x604a48c78db04f04!8m2!3d39.8973635!4d-74.8238099!16s%2Fg%2F11c5_2npcd?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] (62 S Main Street, Medford, NJ 08055)
* Saturday, June 27th - RACE DAY!
* 7:00am - Bib Pickup/Race Day Registration Begins
* 8:00am - Free Kids' Fun Run Start
* 8:05am - Pre-race warmup with 3DPT
* 8:15am - 10K Start
* 8:30am - 5K Start
* 9:30am - 5K Awards Ceremony
* 9:45am - 10K Awards Ceremony
* 10:30am - Event Concludes
Awards will be given to the first place male, female, and non-binary finisher in both the 10K and 5K races. Age group awards will be given to the first three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
If you represent a business that would be interested in joining us as a sponsor or vendor, please contact us.
We are looking for volunteers for the event; if you'd be willing to volunteer, please complete volunteer registration through RunSignUp.
To learn more about the Pineland Striders running club, or to become a member, visit our website [http://www.pinelandstriders.com/] or Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/48992487806].
Races
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10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & TBA
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$43.40
All finishers receive a premium race giveaway. Chip-timed, with a 2-hour-15-minute cutoff time. Prizes for 1st place overall male/female/non-binary finishers. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male/female/non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. On-course hydration provided. Fast, flat course. Wheelchair/stroller-friendly, no dogs allowed. Awards ceremony begins at 9:45am. Post-race refreshments included. USATF-sanctioned. -
5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & TBA
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
All finishers receive a premium race giveaway. Chip-timed, with a 2-hour cutoff time. Prizes for 1st place overall male/female/non-binary finishers. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male/female/non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. On-course hydration provided. Fast, flat course. Wheelchair/stroller-friendly, no dogs allowed. Awards ceremony begins at 9:30am. Post-race refreshments included. USATF-sanctioned. -
Kids Fun Run
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
Kids under 10 are invited for a fun run of one lap around the Shawnee High School track. All Kids Fun Run participants must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All participants will receive a prize.
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