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Independence Day 5K

Saturday, July 4, 2026Aberdeen, Maryland

At a glance

Last held: Jul 4, 2026
Next edition: 2027 date not announced. Usually held in July.
Location: Aberdeen, Maryland
Distances: 5K, 1 mi

Listed from RunSignUp. Checked May 12, 2026.

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About this race

Join Blue Cheetah as we celebrate the Independence Day holiday and weekend with our 6th annual Independence Day 5K - on Saturday July 4, 2026. Run or Walk 5K or 1M on our certified course in Aberdeen, MD. Race starts and ends at Festival Park. 8:00 am start timp.

Packet mail-outs and Virtual race packets will be mailed approximately one week pror to race day.

Early Packet Pickup will be announced

Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:30 am at the Festival Park Pavilion

Live 5K and 1 Mile Distances, plus a Virtual 5K component for those who cannot be there on the day but still want to join in the fun.

5K - $30/per person - includes shirt, premium medal & race bib. Price increase to $35 after June 15. Race day registration (if available) is $40. Registrations may sell out prior to race day.

1M - $25/per person (untimed) includes shirt, premium medal & race bib. Price increase to $30 after June 15. Race day registration is $35.

Virtual 5K - $35 per person - Virtual registration includes packet mailing of shirt, premium medal, and race bib.

This race is owned, timed, and professionally timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing

Key dates

Registration opens

Jan 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Jun 14, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Jul 3, 2026

Registration closes

Jul 4, 2026

Race day

Jul 4, 2026

Standard ends

Jul 4, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Jul 4, 2026

Pricing

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Tier 3 ended Jul 4, 2026

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5K Run or Walk

Tier 3 ended Jul 4, 2026

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Virtual 5K

Standard ended Jul 4, 2026

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