Star Spangled Spectacular

🎉 31st Annual Star Spangled Spectacular 5K

📅 Event Date

July 4, 2025 9:00 a.m.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• Start Time: The event begins at 9:00 a.m. when over 1,000 runners take off in the area’s largest run/walk – the Freedom 5K.
• Performance: The Lima Area Concert Band will perform at 8:00 p.m. in the Rotary Pavilion in Faurot Park.
• Fireworks: The areas largest fireworks display will follow around 10:00 p.m.
• Awards: Medals will go to the top three finishers in each age category.

📍 Race Location

Race starts in Faurot Park on S Cole St near the intersection of Lakewood Ave.

💵 Registration Cost

• Early Registration: Freedom 5K: $20 through June 4th.
• Late Registration: $25 after June 4th.
• T-Shirt: Includes t-shirt if registered by June 15th.

📦 Packet Pick Up

Race day registration is 7-9am with the race starting at 9.

🏅 Awards

Awards will be given for the following age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Star Spangled Spectacular.