Clinton Celebrates America's 250th 5k
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Clinton, IL
- 310 N Quincy st, 61727
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Kick off your Fourth of July with a festive 5k in Clinton, IL, celebrating America's 250th with patriotic fun and community spirit.
- Fun
- Festive
Fun
FestiveCelebrate Independence Day with a festive 5k in Clinton, IL. This patriotic run invites you to lace up for a personal best or a leisurely stroll, all while embracing community and summer vibes. Dress in your best red, white, and blue to add to the fun. The event culminates in the historic downtown square with post-race snacks and prime seating for the town's parade, making it a wonderful way to kick off your Fourth of July celebration.
What to expect
- Run a 3.1-mile course celebrating Independence Day.
- Embrace the patriotic spirit by wearing your favorite red, white, and blue attire.
- Enjoy post-race snacks and prime seating for the town's parade in the historic downtown square.
Standout details
- Commemorative 250th t-shirt
- Post-race snacks
- Prime parade seating
- Evening packet pickup with musical entertainment
Perks & features
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang at our festive fourth of July 5k. Whether you are running for a personal best or just out for a stroll in your red, white and blue, this patriotic run is all about fun, community, and summer vibes.
Unofficial bonus points for wearing your best red, white and blue attire!!!
Entry fee of $35 covers race entry and commemorative 250th t-shirt. T-shirt only guaranteed to those registered by Jun 6th!
Start Time: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at 8 am
Where: Starting line will be on North Center Street right outside the Vespasian Warner Library.
Finish will bring you right back to our historic downtown square for post race snacks and prime seating for our parade at 10 am!
Final course route TBD and will be shared prior to race day. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for any updates
Day of packet pickup/Race sign up will be from 7-8 am at the starting line/Library area. Day of race registration will be limited and does not guarantee a T Shirt, so be sure to register early!
Evening before packet pickup Friday, 7/3/2026 will be at the info booth on the square from 5-7pm (come for your packet stay for the musical entertainment!)
Not a runner or have a question? We would love for you to volunteer for race day logistics (finish line, road closures, water station, etc) If you are interested or have a question, please email us at clintoncelebratesamerica250@gmail.com .
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