Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, as the Santa Clarita Runners and sponsor Heritage Sierra proudly present the 42nd Annual Independence Day Classic— benefiting cross-country programs for the seven area high schools and other local non-profit organizations.

 

RACE INFO

• Go to https://id5k.scrunners.org for more details.
• To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Newhall/IndependenceDayClassicEvent 
• No dogs are allowed on the course during race. Bicyclists may not accompany runners.
• Strollers are allowed for those participating in the run/walk and are required to begin at the back of the start to not impede faster runners.
• It’s likely to be warm—hydrate! There will be a water station on the 5K course.

 

SHIRTS & GOODIES

• 5K and Masters Mile Walk participants receive a high-quality technical shirt (100% micro-fiber) and a finisher's medal.
• Kids K participants will receive a finisher's medal.
• Pictures for FREE download after the race. (Link to photos will be provided, typically a few days following the race.) 
• Race expo will be held following the races in the park.
• Free Kona Ice will be available to all participants following the race during the expo.

 

RACE START TIMES/LOCATION

• Kids K – Race Time: 7:15am
• 5K – Race Time: 7:30am
• Masters Mile Walk – Race Time: 7:35am, immediately following 5K start.

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LOCATION

Newhall Park
24933 Newhall Avenue
Newhall, CA 91321

 

PACKET PICK-UP INFO

Friday, July 3rd  

• Time: 3:00-8:00pm
• Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita, 24909 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321 (Look for the inflatable arch!)

Saturday, July 4th 

• Time: 6:00-7:00am for Kids K, 5K and Master's 1 Mile Walk
• Location: Newhall Multi-Purpose Room, 24923 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321 (Look for the inflatable arch!)

Runners are strongly encouraged to pick up their packets on July 3rd if possible.

 

NO Race Day Registration!

 

PARKING AND DROP-OFFS

Parking

• Friday, July 3rd – Street parking is available for Wednesday’s Packet Pick-Up available near the Boys and Girls Club.
• Saturday, July 4th – Parking is available but can be difficult with street closures and parade attendees. Ask about parking at Packet Pick-Up for additional recommendations. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the locations and closures beforehand and also arrive early! 

Drop-Offs

• Refer to the parking information above. Try to get as close as possible to Newhall Ave and Dalbey Drive for Drop-Offs.

 

COURSE INFORMATION

Kids K – The Kids K is a simple out-and-back course, beginning at the 5K start line on Dalbey Drive. Runners proceed west and turn around just before they reach Orchard Village Road. Dalbey Drive will be completely closed during the race.

5K – The 5K Course is fast, flat, and paved, starting on Dalbey Drive going west and proceeding to the City of Santa Clarita parade route, featuring one of the best cheering sections in SoCal! The turnaround point is in front of the library on Lyons Avenue.                

Masters Mile Walk – The Walk is a flat out-and-back course. The event will begin immediately after the 5K runners depart and will also proceed west on Dalbey Drive, turning left (south) on Orchard Village Road (along the Parade Route) until reaching the halfway point where walkers return to the starting point.

 

AWARDS                                                                                 

Overall and Team Awards

• Team and Overall Awards will be presented during the expo on race day. Overall and Team Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the following categories.

OVERALL

• Top male/female 5K finisher

TEAM

• Fastest 5K (min. 5 runners)    NOTE: Top 5 finisher times will be used for calculating team results.
• Most Participants across all events

 

Age Group Awards (5K only)

Age Group Awards can be picked up at the SCR tent on race day (near the Race Results tent).  5K AG Awards are based on chip time and will be provided to male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age categories.

AGE GROUP AWARDS (Male & Female, 3-deep) – 5K:

• 12 & under
• 13-18
• 19-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70+

 

DEFERRALS, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS

Deferrals

• The Independence Day Classic does not offer deferrals. However, registration can be transferred to another participant at no cost (see below). Additionally, race insurance can be purchased from RunSignUp at the time of registration.

 

Transfer Your Registration to Someone Else

• The Independence Day Classic does allow what RunSignup refers to a "Gift Transfer," where the registrant gives their registration to another user, does not receive a refund, and the gift recipient is able to register for free. The Race does not charge a processing fee for "Gifting" a registration to another user.  If you would like to transfer your entry to a new runner using this method, please do so by Thursday July 2nd. 
• Transfers are initiated from within RunSignup.

 

Refunds

• The Independence Day Classic does not offer refunds. However, during registration you have the option to purchase race insurance which provides refunds when unforeseen things happen such as injuries.
• Although consumers purchase through the RunSignup website, insurance provider RegShield is a third-party entity, and all plan-related questions should be directed to FanShield via email at help@fanshield.com.