Independence Day Festival

🎆 Event Overview

• Location: The event will start and finish at the Louis Schiavo City View Park, Hazleton.
• Course: The course will consist of an out and back, connecting the Arthur Gardner Hwy to the Hazleton Rails to Trails.

⏰ Race Details

• Start Time: The official Gun Start will be at 8:30 a.m. for the 5K & 10K Races.
• Awards: Gun time will be used for overall awards / Chip time will be used for age group awards.

🏅 Finisher Benefits

• Medals: All participants will receive a finishers medal, race t-shirt, and goody bag.
• Age Groups: 5K/10K overall male and female awards for first place.
• Medals Distribution: Medals will be awarded to MALE and FEMALE runners in 20-year age groups. (19 & U, 20-39, 40-59, 60+)

🌐 Virtual Race Option

• Participation: Want to support our cause, but not able to show up on race day? We have a virtual option for all distances.
• Race Days: Race on your own course, on your own time between Friday July 4th, and Sunday July 6th.
• Time Submission: Submit your time electronically and you will be scored in a special division of any of these 4 events: 10K, 5K, or 1 Mile Family Walk.

💖 Proceeds for a Purpose

• Support: 100% of the proceeds will be donated to support the local Autism Community, Youth Sports, Cancer Research, and Disabled Veterans.
• More Information: For more details, visit here.