Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K

Race Overview

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday and get your July 4th holiday moving with the Rotary Club of Westerville’s Independence Day 5K at 8 AM Saturday, July 4!

Event Details

• Date: July 4, 2026
• Time: 8 AM
• Location: Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH
• Registration: Pre-registration only

Race Activities

• Honor Guard Presentation: 7:30 AM
• Kids Fun Run Sprints: 7:45 AM
• State Street Parade: 10:30 AM
• Free Concert and Food Truck Festival: 5-10 PM
• Patriotic Fireworks Display: 10 PM

Course Details

The race course travels on paved multipurpose trails through the Sports Complex property, under Cleveland Avenue, along the Westerville Community Center property, down to Heritage Park, and back to the finish/start line at the Sports Complex, adjacent to the new Veterans Memorial Plaza.

Participant Perks

• 5K Participants: Receive an event T-shirt, race medal, and other goodies
• Kids Fun Run Participants: Receive a medal
• Packet Pickup: July 2 and July 3, noon-6 PM at Polaris Fleet Feet store, 1270 E. Powell Rd.
• Note: There will be NO Race-Day Registration

Additional Information

Proceeds of the race will benefit local veterans and first responders organizations. For more information and to register, please visit the official race website.