510 E Lake Street, Topeka IN
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Race Overview
The Independence Day celebration in Topeka, Indiana is a grand tradition. Each year, the tiny town comes alive with a fireworks display, a parade, basketball and softball tournaments, food vendors, kids games and watermelon eating competition and much more! But before the fireworks blast off or kids race to pick up candy at the parade, the day begins with the Road Run. Begun in 1974 the road run is the oldest consecutively run race in the state. This year's race, the 53rd annual, will take place on Saturday July 4th at the Topeka East Park located at 510 E Lake Street.
Event Details
- Date: July 4, 2026
- Location: Topeka East Park, 510 E Lake Street, Topeka, IN
- Race Day Registration: Available onsite
- T-shirts: First come first serve
Race Schedule
- 8:15 a.m.: One-Mile Fun Run for kids 13 and under
- Medals: Awarded to the top three boys and girls
- 8:30 a.m.: 5K race open to all ages
- Prizes: Awarded to the top three men and women overall and top finishers in each age division
Age Groups
- Categories: 1-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24
- Further Divisions: 25-29, 30-34, 35-39
- More Groups: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54
- Final Categories: 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Packet Pick-Up
Race Day packet pick-up starts at 7:00 AM in the park's pavilion!
More Information
For more details, visit the race page: Topeka Road Run.
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