Topeka Road Run
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Topeka, Indiana
- Price $15.00 - $20.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Topeka Road Run, a cherished tradition in Topeka, Indiana, happening on Friday, July 4th, 2025! This year marks the 51st annual event, making it the oldest consecutively run race in the state. The excitement kicks off at Topeka East Park, located at 510 E Lake Street, with a One-Mile Fun Run for kids aged 13 and under starting at 8:15 a.m. It's a fantastic way for young ones to get active and enjoy the spirit of Independence Day, with medals awarded to the top three boys and girls.
Following that, at 8:30 a.m., participants of all ages can take part in the 5K race, winding through the charming streets of Topeka. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall men and women, along with winners in age divisions from 1-12 all the way up to 65 and older. With race day registration available and T-shirts for participants on a first-come, first-serve basis, this event is the perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July celebrations. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event filled with
Following that, at 8:30 a.m., participants of all ages can take part in the 5K race, winding through the charming streets of Topeka. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall men and women, along with winners in age divisions from 1-12 all the way up to 65 and older. With race day registration available and T-shirts for participants on a first-come, first-serve basis, this event is the perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July celebrations. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event filled with
Organiser's Description
The Independence Day celebration in Topeka, Indiana is a grand tradition. Each year, the tiny town comes alive with a fireworks display, a parade, basketball and softball tournaments, food vendors, kids games and watermelon eating competition. But before the fireworks blast off or kids race to pick up candy at the parade, the day begins with the Road Run. Begun in 1974 the road run is the oldest consecutively run race in the state. This year's race, the 51st annual, will take place on Thursday July 4th at the Topeka East Park located at 510 E Lake Street.
The road run has two events for kids and adults. We will kick things off at 8:15 a.m. with a One-Mile Fun Run for kids 13 and under. Its a great opportunity for kids to try something new and get active. Medals will be awarded to the top three boys and girls. At 8:30, the 5K race, open to all ages, will begin at the park and wind its way through the streets of Topeka. Prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women overall as well as to the top finisher in each of age divisions. Age groups, 1-12, 13-15,16-19, 20-24,25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Race Day registration is also available. T-shirts are first come first serve.
******RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP STARTS AT 7:00 AM in the parks pavilion!!******
The road run has two events for kids and adults. We will kick things off at 8:15 a.m. with a One-Mile Fun Run for kids 13 and under. Its a great opportunity for kids to try something new and get active. Medals will be awarded to the top three boys and girls. At 8:30, the 5K race, open to all ages, will begin at the park and wind its way through the streets of Topeka. Prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women overall as well as to the top finisher in each of age divisions. Age groups, 1-12, 13-15,16-19, 20-24,25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Race Day registration is also available. T-shirts are first come first serve.
******RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP STARTS AT 7:00 AM in the parks pavilion!!******
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