From the Organizer
The 31th annual Rotary Club of Kernersville 4th of July 5K will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM. We average over 400 runners each year. Trophies will be presented to the top 3 male/female overall finishers. We also present trophies to the top 3 male/female finishers in each age group. Age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up. All current safety guidelines at the time of the race will be followed.
We also have prize money available to top 5 M/F finishers. $500, $300, $200, $100 & $50. Contact cswisher@triad.rr.com for elite entry info.
Early packet pickup will be at Fleet Feet in Winston Salem - 278 Harvey St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 from 4 to 6 PM on Friday, July 3. Packets can also be picked up at Pinnacle Financial Partners, 211 Broad Street, Kernersville on race day starting at 6:30 AM.
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Rotary Club of Kernersville 4th of July 5K Run
Jul 4, 2026