
Palmdale's Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT
- Location
- Palmdale, CA
- 5100 East Ave S, 93552
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Double-check key detailsCommemorate the 250th Independence Day anniversary with a festive 5k and fun runs for all ages in Palmdale.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Great for
- Kids & Youth
Great for: families, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Celebrate Independence Day with the Palmdale's Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k. Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this event offers a professionally timed 5k walk/run for adults and engaging "Red, White & Zoom" fun runs for kids. Join the community in Palmdale, CA, for a festive morning of movement and patriotic spirit, complete with participant shirts and medals.
What to expect
- A professionally chip-timed 5k for accurate results.
- Special "Red, White & Zoom" fun runs designed for kids.
- Receive a participant T-shirt and medal, while supplies last.
- Age group awards for 5k finishers.
Standout details
- 250th Independence Day anniversary
- Professionally chip-timed 5k
- Kids' Red, White & Zoom Fun Runs
- Age group awards
Perks & features
- Awards
- Chip Timed
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 500m
Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM PDT · From $10.00
Opens Mar 12, 2026, 7:05 AM PDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
- 1K
Sat, Jul 4, 8:15 AM PDT · From $10.00
Opens Mar 12, 2026, 7:04 AM PDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
- 5K
Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 AM PDT · From $20.00
Opens Mar 12, 2026, 7:05 AM PDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.
The course
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
REGISTRATION is OPEN!!!
July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To celebrate, the City of Palmdale and the High Desert Runners are hosting a 5k and a kid's K race at Sam Yellen Park. The cost of the 5k is only $25.00 and the Kid's K and 1/2 K races are only $15 !!
The 5k race will be professionally chip timed. There will be T-shirts and medals given to all participants while supplies last. There will be age group awards given in the 5k race for the following age groups:
0-12 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Packet Pickup
July 3rd: 5pm to 8pm at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors (930 East Avenue Q-9/ Palmdale CA 93550) Pick up race packets on Friday, July 3 to be entered for a raffle prize! July 4th (race morning): Beginning at 6:30am at Sam Yellen Park (5100 East Avenue S/ Palmdale CA. 93552) Race Schedule
8:00 am - Kid's 1/2 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8 and under) 8:15 am - Kid's 1 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8-12) 8:30 am - Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k Walk/Run
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