Independence Day 5k/1K

Independence Day 5k/1K Race Overview

JOIN US on Saturday, June 27th for the 11th annual Independence Day 5k/1K! You will have the awesome experience of running to celebrate America's birthday; 250 years! The 5K will take you through the streets of Cumming.

COME CELEBRATE WITH US! Be safe, stay active, have fun and keep running!

Event Details and Schedule

• Race Start Time: 8:00am 5K
• Approx. 1K Start: 9:00am
• Cost:
  • 5K - $25.00 until June 9th at 11:59pm
  • $27.00 from June 10th until June 20th at 11:59pm
  • $30.00 from June 21st to race day
• 1K Registration Cost: $15.00 until June 20th, $20.00 until race day
• Tot-Trot: Free!

Course Information

• 5K Course: The 5K will take you through the streets of Cumming. Same course for 2026 as 2025, the start and finish are at the same location.
• Finish: Downhill to flat finish.
• 1K Fun Run: Begins at the start/finish line on Almon Hill Drive.

Packet Pick-Up

Race day packet pickup/registration will begin at 6:30 am, on Almon C Hill Drive (in front of The Almon C Hill Center).

T-Shirts

All participants registered by June 16th will be guaranteed a T-Shirt. Participants registered June 17 and later will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. You now have a choice between Women's Racerback Tank or Unisex T.

Parking Information

There are several free areas off Tribble Gap Road to park in short proximity to the Start/Finish area.

Race Purpose (Our Cause)

Our fundraising goals for 2026 are to help local disadvantaged adolescents by giving them the opportunity to join local Cross Country and/or school track or XC programs that otherwise their parents or guardians wouldn’t be able to afford.

Post Race Awards

• Awards: Overall, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting from age 10 and under to 70+ (5-year increments).
• Medals: New 250th America Anniversary die cast finishing medals for all race participants.

Registration Link

For more details and to register, please visit: Independence Day 5k/1K Registration