Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Corner of Beech and Grant Streets, Pottstown PA
5K
About this race
The Classic 4th of July Race
The classic 4th of July race through the streets of Pottstown is BACK for its 40th installment!
Join Us
Join us in Pottstown for the most patriotic 5K of the year! Deck yourself out in RED, WHITE, and BLUE and burn off that afternoon barbeque before you eat it! Stick around afterwards to enjoy Pottstown's 4th of July Parade on the very streets you run!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 4th
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Course: You'll start at the corner of Beech and Grant Streets (high end of the Ricketts center at the basketball court), run down Keim Street to High Street, and through the streets of Pottstown back to the Ricketts Center.
- Cost: $27.50 until 1/31: $30 until 4/30: $32.50 until 7/1: $35 after 7/1 and on race day!
A portion of the registration fees and 100% of all donations will benefit the Pottstown Parks and Rec Department! Don't miss out on this tradition!
Race Swag
Quality race-themed T-shirt (unisex sizes) guaranteed if you register by 6/20 at midnight and will remain available while quantities last.
Bib Pickup
Bib pickup opens at 7 am on race day right near the starting line at the Ricketts Center!
Awards
Awards for 1st Male & Female Overall: Top 2 M & F in 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 and Over!
More Information
For further details, visit the official race page: Patriotic 5K Race.
Course map
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