Liberty 10k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- KofC Liberty 10k · KofC Liberty 5k Run · KofC Liberty 5k Walk
From the Organizer
The KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS Jesus, Mary and Joseph Council #4071 is proud to announce our 2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY LIBERTY 10K Run, 5K Run & 5K Walk. This marks the 40th Anniversary of this event that also coincides with the 250th Anniversary of the founding of our country! Please join us in celebrating these special milestones!
July 4th, Registration begins at 6:45 AM. 10K Race starts at 8 AM, 5K Race & Walk Starts at 8:10 AM.
Our Lady of Mercy Church, 837 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek, PA
COURSE:
The course starts and ends at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Bartlett Road. It is relatively flat and is bounded by East Lake Road, Boyer Road, Iroquois Avenue and Bartlett Road. The exact course layout will be posted on Race Day. Looking for a Personal Record? This is your opportunity!
There are three water stops on the course and splits will be called at each mile. Crossings and turns will be marked and manned. The 5k run and 5k walk will begin immediately following the 10K start.
Shirts: The First 100 Runners/Walkers to sign up will receive a Race "T" shirt!
Awards: A race medallion will be awarded to all finishers. Trophies will be presented to 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers in each race.
Post-race: Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be served at the end of the race.
TIMING:
The Big White Trailer will do timing. An awards presentation will take place in the church parking lot after the last finisher is in - approximately 9:30 a.m.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Liberty 10k?
- Liberty 10k is a running event held in Harborcreek, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Liberty 10k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Harborcreek, PA at 837 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Liberty 10k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Liberty 10k
Jul 4, 2026