In 22 days · Sat, Jul 4, 2026
When
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Where
5K START: 103 4th Street, 1 MILE START: Second Street, near the intersection with Cinnaminson Street., Riverton NJ
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Event Overview
The Riverton 4th of July Committee’s Bill Oliver 5K Race and 1 Mile Run for Fun is back for 2025 with new race directors, Andrew and Geoff! Big thanks to our former director, John, for all his work.
Start Times and Locations
Please note the DIFFERENT START TIMES AND LOCATIONS for both races and plan accordingly.
Bill Oliver 5K Race
- Start Time: 8 AM
- Start Location: Sacred Heart Family Center, located at Fourth Street and Linden Avenue in Riverton
- Timed Event: using chips on participant bibs
- Sanctioned by: the U.S. Track & Field Association • # NJ13005 LMB
1 Mile Run for Fun
- Start Time: 9:30 AM
- Start Location: Second Street, near the intersection with Cinnaminson Street
- Timed Event: using chips on participant bibs
Virtual Race
- Giveaways: No giveaways included
Preregistration
- Deadline: for $30 registration is 11:59 PM on 7/3
- Bib & Shirt Pickup: will begin at 6:30 AM in the Sacred Heart Family Center Gymnasium in Riverton, NJ
- Shirt Guarantee: Shirts are only guaranteed for the first 500 runners.
Day-Of Registration
- Signups: Day-of signups will be on July 4th using this RunSignup registration form
- Registration Cutoff: ALL 5k and 1 Mile runners can register until 7:45 AM on 7/4
- Bib & Shirt Pickup: will begin at 6:30 AM in the Sacred Heart Family Center Gymnasium in Riverton, NJ
Additional Information
- Parking: is available at the Sacred Heart Family Center on a first-come basis
- Street Parking: is permitted but DO NOT park anywhere with NO PARKING signs. We have many events in town on the 4th and the police will be ticketing/towing to keep the streets clear for all the festivities.
- Bathrooms: are available at the Sacred Heart Family Center and at the finish line of the races at Riverton Memorial Park
- Water Stops: Several water stops are offered along the course, and at the finish line
Event Link
For more information and registration, please visit the official race page: Bill Oliver 5K Race & 1 Mile Run for Fun.
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