The Great American 5k
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:04AM CDT
- Location Linn Creek, Missouri
- Price $34.92 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Great American 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the picturesque Linn Creek, Missouri! This exciting event is set to be the patriotic highlight of the day, perfectly timed with America's 250th birthday celebrations. Runners of all levels are invited to experience a fast and scenic course that promises a high-energy atmosphere and smooth logistics, making it an ideal way to kick off your Independence Day festivities.
Participants can look forward to bold commemorative shirts, unique finisher awards, and a vibrant post-race celebration, all contributing to a memorable experience that honors this momentous milestone. With a special military/veterans division offering a 20% registration discount, the event emphasizes community and support for those who have served. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this heartfelt occasion, as proceeds will benefit the Heroes Outreach Program, dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders. Sign up now to ensure your spot in this limited-capacity event and get ready to celebrate with your feet on the ground and the flag in the air!
Participants can look forward to bold commemorative shirts, unique finisher awards, and a vibrant post-race celebration, all contributing to a memorable experience that honors this momentous milestone. With a special military/veterans division offering a 20% registration discount, the event emphasizes community and support for those who have served. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this heartfelt occasion, as proceeds will benefit the Heroes Outreach Program, dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders. Sign up now to ensure your spot in this limited-capacity event and get ready to celebrate with your feet on the ground and the flag in the air!
Organiser's Description
The inaugural GREAT AMERICAN 5K debuts on Saturday, July 4, in Linn Creek, Missouri, and its built to be the patriotic centerpiece of the holiday. Timed perfectly with Americas 250th birthday, this race delivers a crisp, fast route and the kind of dialed-in organization that makes for a smooth, high-energy start to the day. Its a brand-new tradition designed to feel big right out of the gatered, white, and ready to run.
With the semiquincentennial as our backdrop, the event leans fully into the celebration. Expect bold, commemorative shirts, standout finisher awards, and race-day touches that make the entire experience feel worthy of a once-every-250-years milestone. Even better, proceeds benefit HEROES OUTREACH [https://www.heroesoutreachprogram.org/].
The Heroes Outreach Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing suicide among military veterans and first responders by combatting isolation and the loss of camaraderie.
The program primarily achieves this through Gatheringsweekly, informal meetups at local cafes or diners where heroes can share a meal and build a supportive peer network in a relaxed environment. Their ultimate goal is to establish a Gathering location within 20 miles of every veteran and first responder in the country to ensure no one has to face PTSD or lifes challenges alone.
IN RECOGNITION OF THOSE WHO SERVE, THE RACE FEATURES A DEDICATED MILITARY/VETERANS DIVISION, WITH REGISTRATION PRICED AT 20% OFF FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.
The Linn Creek Industrial Park will set the stage with a festive atmospheresmooth logistics, lively support, and a post-race vibe that feels like the citys own July 4 kickoff. Whether youre a seasoned racer, a casual jogger, a walker, or someone who simply wants to start the holiday with purpose, the Great American 5K sets the tone. For a country turning 250, this is how you start the celebration: feet on the ground, flag in the air, and a finish line that means something.
THE TSHIRT DEADLINE HAS PASSED. A FEW EXTRAS HAVE BEEN ORDERED, BUT REGISTERING NOW DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET A SHIRT.
Age group awards will be given to the top finisher in each division.
All participants receive a finishers medal.
FIELD LIMIT: Due to the ordering of custom medals, the field size will be limited to a total of 200 participants.
PACKET PICKUP:
We will have a packet pickup on Friday, July 3 from 5:00-7:00pm at Mo's Special T's, 828 Business Park Road, Linn Creek
and again on race morning from 6:00-6:30am.
Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3286197 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3286197]
With the semiquincentennial as our backdrop, the event leans fully into the celebration. Expect bold, commemorative shirts, standout finisher awards, and race-day touches that make the entire experience feel worthy of a once-every-250-years milestone. Even better, proceeds benefit HEROES OUTREACH [https://www.heroesoutreachprogram.org/].
The Heroes Outreach Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing suicide among military veterans and first responders by combatting isolation and the loss of camaraderie.
The program primarily achieves this through Gatheringsweekly, informal meetups at local cafes or diners where heroes can share a meal and build a supportive peer network in a relaxed environment. Their ultimate goal is to establish a Gathering location within 20 miles of every veteran and first responder in the country to ensure no one has to face PTSD or lifes challenges alone.
IN RECOGNITION OF THOSE WHO SERVE, THE RACE FEATURES A DEDICATED MILITARY/VETERANS DIVISION, WITH REGISTRATION PRICED AT 20% OFF FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.
The Linn Creek Industrial Park will set the stage with a festive atmospheresmooth logistics, lively support, and a post-race vibe that feels like the citys own July 4 kickoff. Whether youre a seasoned racer, a casual jogger, a walker, or someone who simply wants to start the holiday with purpose, the Great American 5K sets the tone. For a country turning 250, this is how you start the celebration: feet on the ground, flag in the air, and a finish line that means something.
THE TSHIRT DEADLINE HAS PASSED. A FEW EXTRAS HAVE BEEN ORDERED, BUT REGISTERING NOW DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET A SHIRT.
Age group awards will be given to the top finisher in each division.
All participants receive a finishers medal.
FIELD LIMIT: Due to the ordering of custom medals, the field size will be limited to a total of 200 participants.
PACKET PICKUP:
We will have a packet pickup on Friday, July 3 from 5:00-7:00pm at Mo's Special T's, 828 Business Park Road, Linn Creek
and again on race morning from 6:00-6:30am.
Course Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3286197 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3286197]
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