Corner of Beech and Grant Streets, Pottstown PA
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
🎆 The Classic 4th of July Race
The classic 4th of July race through the streets of Pottstown is BACK for its 39th installment!
🇺🇸 Join Us for the Most Patriotic 5K
- Dress Code: Deck yourself out in RED, WHITE, and BLUE.
- Burn Off: Burn off that afternoon barbeque before you eat it!
- Parade: Stick around afterwards to enjoy Pottstown's 4th of July Parade.
- Race URL: More information can be found at this link.
📅 Date & Time
- Date: Friday, July 4th
- Time: 8:00 AM
🏃♂️ Course Details
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.
💵 Registration Cost
- Early Bird: $27.50 until 1/31
- Regular Registration: $30 until 4/30
- Late Registration: $32.50 until 7/1
- Race Day: $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 various age categories!
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