Independence Day Festival
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Hazleton, PA
- 700 S Poplar St, 18201
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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Course feel, difficulty, and community fit are being added to this listing. Check back, and always confirm details on the official registration page.
Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Fri, Jul 3, 11:00 AM EDT · From $28.00
Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 1 Miles
Fri, Jul 3, 10:00 AM EDT · From $18.00
Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 3.1 Miles
Fri, Jul 3, 8:30 AM EDT · From $34.30
Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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- 10K
Fri, Jul 3, 8:30 AM EDT · From $34.30
Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Virtual Race Option; 10K/5K/1M
Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 AM EDT · From $34.30
Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
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Steady Effortwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
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The course
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From the organizer
The Start & Finish will be at the Louis Schiavo City View Park, in Hazleton. The course will consist of an out and back , connecting the Aurther Gardner Hwy to the Hazleton Rails to Trails
The official Gun Start will be at 8:30 a.m. for the 5K & 10K Races. Gun time will be used for overall awards / Chip time will be used for age group awards.
Awards & Age Groups
Top Overall M/F in both the 5K&10K
First Place M/F in the following Age Groups: 19&U, 20-39, 40-59, 60+
Virtual Race Option
Want to support our cause, but not able to show up on race day?? We have a virtual option for all distances. Race on your own course, on your own time between Friday July 3rd, and Sunday July 5th. Submit your time electronically and you will be scored in a special division.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to support the local Autism Community, Youth Sports, Cancer Research and Disabled Veterans.
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