Kiwanis Independence 5K

🎉 Race Overview

“A Charlottesville Holiday Tradition since 1983”

To Benefit Salvation Army -Camp Rappahannock, Central Little League, and Charlottesville Community Bikes.

Over $150,000 has been raised for charity over the past 42 years!

🏅 Event Details

• Date: June 30, 2026
• Location: 2801 Powell Creek Drive, Charlottesville, VA
• Website: Kiwanis Independence 5K
• Sponsored by: Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville

📅 Packet Pickup

• Date: July 3rd
• Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
• Location: Lakeside Middle School
• Race Morning Pickup: Starting at 6:30 AM

🌟 Participant Experience

“My 4th of July experience has been enriched over the years, thanks to this wonderful community event.”
~ Mark Lorenzoni

🏞️ The Course

THE LAKESIDE COURSE

Start at Hollymead Elementary School.
Turn right on Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right on Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left on Turnberry Circle.
Continue around the circle and return back AND GO LEFT ON to Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left onto the short trail.
Emerge from trail onto N English Oaks Circle and turn left onto English Oaks Circle.
TURN RIGHT Follow circle back onto NORTH English Oaks Circle.
Turn left onto Kendalwood Lane.
Turn right onto Ashwood Blvd.
Turn right onto Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right to finish back at Hollymead Elementary School.