When
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Where
Corner of Beech and Grant Streets, Pottstown PA
Distance
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!
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.
- Location: Corner of Beech and Grant Streets, Pottstown, PA
Registration Information
- Cost: $27.50 until 1/31: $30 until 4/30: $32.50 until 7/1: $35 after 7/1 and on race day!
- Beneficiary: A portion of the registration fees and 100% of all donations will benefit the Pottstown Parks and Rec Department!
- 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.
- More Info: Don't miss out on this tradition! Visit the race page for details.
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!
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