Waterside at the Catawba Independence Day 5K
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate Independence Day at the inaugural Waterside at the Catawba Independence Day 5K! Join us on Friday, July 4, 2025, in the vibrant community of Fort Mill, York, for an exciting day filled with patriotism and camaraderie. The race kicks off at 8:05 AM, following a heartfelt rendition of the National Anthem at 8:00 AM. Participants will traverse a beautifully marked course adorned with red and blue cones and American flags, making it a true celebration of the holiday.
This 5K invites runners of all ages to don their most festive patriotic gear, whether it's running with American flags or even taking on the challenge of a ruck march. Instead of traditional medals, each finisher will receive a unique American Flag pin to commemorate their achievement and can add it to their lanyard. With check-in starting at 7:15 AM at Hideaway Gulch Green Space, this event promises to be a fun and memorable way to honor our nation's independence. We encourage neighbors to line the sidewalks, cheer on the runners, and create an atmosphere of support and joy throughout the race. Come out and make this Independence Day one to remember
This 5K invites runners of all ages to don their most festive patriotic gear, whether it's running with American flags or even taking on the challenge of a ruck march. Instead of traditional medals, each finisher will receive a unique American Flag pin to commemorate their achievement and can add it to their lanyard. With check-in starting at 7:15 AM at Hideaway Gulch Green Space, this event promises to be a fun and memorable way to honor our nation's independence. We encourage neighbors to line the sidewalks, cheer on the runners, and create an atmosphere of support and joy throughout the race. Come out and make this Independence Day one to remember
Organiser's Description
We are five weeks away from our first annual Independence Day 5K here in Waterside. A couple of quick notes:
We will have one route that will be marked with red and blue cones and American Flags.
Volunteers needed. Anyone that can help me set up the course would be appreciated. Anyone that would like to have their golf carts helping make sure our runners stay safe and keep intersections clear as they pass would be appreciated as well. If anyone wants to volunteer to sing the National Anthem prior to the race, let me know.
Neighbors not participating. Would love to see yall line the sidewalks in front of your homes and support our runners. Play music, cheer, noisemakers. Show our neighborhood love. Check out the route. If your house is on it, just step outside and cheer. If your home is not, come to the finish line or another spot on the course to watch and cheer on your neighbors.
Runners. Have fun. Dress in patriotic gear, run with American flags, ruck march, etc.
Schedule: 7:15am check in begins at Hideaway Gulch Green space
8:00am National Anthem. Welcome and course overview
8:05am Gold Star Run begins
The giveaway. Instead of medals, we are going to do unique pins. At the end of the race, each participant will be given a lanyard (if you havent gotten one from the Turkey Trot) and will select an American Flag pin design of their choosing that can be pinned to the lanyard. Every race we do, will have a unique pin. Collect them all and show off your Waterside race swag!
Course Map: https://onthegomap.com/?m=r&u=mi&d=5256&f=b6dbfba74d&n=1&dm=1&context=share&r2=gqjr6zhWkFLX1l1AZ24v3b2W1x1X1r2m1%7E1e1h35z2t2DW2f6W1QSHq1a1GSEk2Ae1Gw2Q6AHSO4Y2q1i2i1AS3GJH%7E3Bb2x1%7E43z1Y4XCj1JZ35DW4d1w2h1W2n2m1h1Sd1Y1Z1Sr1_5Vy2n1c2f2_1d2u1p2o1x19d1b2h2b5u1z2Oh36Z2Y1f2U%7E22n3t52%7E1X1t1v1b2m40y1a2o5s1o3o2o5g1i2y1k40o1Y1k1I2g1_2Ly1OW5w3To1Ae1W1GW3Y1w1u2e1W6w2e26Fo4Bq1r1Y3h1W2V_1Y4u3u2f3OT_193pC%7E303Z3n1t3X1%7E1t1h2b2h1X3r1Z2b1f6HX2r24t1u2v1a1o2W38y1h1i2s2u2m1i2Ge2DAS
We will have one route that will be marked with red and blue cones and American Flags.
Volunteers needed. Anyone that can help me set up the course would be appreciated. Anyone that would like to have their golf carts helping make sure our runners stay safe and keep intersections clear as they pass would be appreciated as well. If anyone wants to volunteer to sing the National Anthem prior to the race, let me know.
Neighbors not participating. Would love to see yall line the sidewalks in front of your homes and support our runners. Play music, cheer, noisemakers. Show our neighborhood love. Check out the route. If your house is on it, just step outside and cheer. If your home is not, come to the finish line or another spot on the course to watch and cheer on your neighbors.
Runners. Have fun. Dress in patriotic gear, run with American flags, ruck march, etc.
Schedule: 7:15am check in begins at Hideaway Gulch Green space
8:00am National Anthem. Welcome and course overview
8:05am Gold Star Run begins
The giveaway. Instead of medals, we are going to do unique pins. At the end of the race, each participant will be given a lanyard (if you havent gotten one from the Turkey Trot) and will select an American Flag pin design of their choosing that can be pinned to the lanyard. Every race we do, will have a unique pin. Collect them all and show off your Waterside race swag!
Course Map: https://onthegomap.com/?m=r&u=mi&d=5256&f=b6dbfba74d&n=1&dm=1&context=share&r2=gqjr6zhWkFLX1l1AZ24v3b2W1x1X1r2m1%7E1e1h35z2t2DW2f6W1QSHq1a1GSEk2Ae1Gw2Q6AHSO4Y2q1i2i1AS3GJH%7E3Bb2x1%7E43z1Y4XCj1JZ35DW4d1w2h1W2n2m1h1Sd1Y1Z1Sr1_5Vy2n1c2f2_1d2u1p2o1x19d1b2h2b5u1z2Oh36Z2Y1f2U%7E22n3t52%7E1X1t1v1b2m40y1a2o5s1o3o2o5g1i2y1k40o1Y1k1I2g1_2Ly1OW5w3To1Ae1W1GW3Y1w1u2e1W6w2e26Fo4Bq1r1Y3h1W2V_1Y4u3u2f3OT_193pC%7E303Z3n1t3X1%7E1t1h2b2h1X3r1Z2b1f6HX2r24t1u2v1a1o2W38y1h1i2s2u2m1i2Ge2DAS
Waterside at the Catawba Independence Day 5K
