4th of July Mini-Marathon (2.6 miles)
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 165 Main St E, Monmouth, OR
- Distance
- 2.6 Mile Mini-Marathon FunRun/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for this fun community event!!!
Race time: Please plan to line up by 11:15, with the race to start promptly at 11:30 am.
2.6 miles (mostly downhill) ONE-WAY fun run along the route of the Monmouth Independence 4th of July Parade. Titled Mini-Marathon because it is a 10th of a full marathon!
Course: Starting the race near Monmouth City Park, and it will end at Main Street in Independence. This event runs along the parade rout,e so expect lots of encouragement/community support along the way! The elevation drop from start to finish is 47 feet.
Race Entry Fees:
Ages 9 and Under: $10 until June 30th
Ages 10 and Up: $20 until June 15, $25 June 16 until July 3rd, $30 day otheay race
Bib Pickup (Pre-registered)
July 3rd Noon - 6:00 pm @ Anytime Fitness - 1399 Monmouth St., Independence, OR
July 4th, 8:00 am - 11:15 am @ Outside of Monmouth Fitness Club, Side of building 165 Main St W, Monmouth, OR
In person & Day of Race Registration
In Person: July 3rd - 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Anytime Fitness, 1399 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351
Day of Race: July 4th, 8:00 am to 10:30 am (sharp) @ Outside of Monmouth Fitness Club on the side of the building, 165 Main St. W., Monmouth, OR
Awards
Finishers will receive a medal. Overall winners and age group winners will be announced online following the event. No awards ceremony at the finish line, but ribbons are available for top finishers in each age group. Results will be available at RunSignUp.
Age Groups
- 9 & under
- 10-14
- 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 & over
Distances & Pricing
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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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 4th of July Mini-Marathon (2.6 miles)?
- 4th of July Mini-Marathon (2.6 miles) is a running event held in Monmouth, OR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 4th of July Mini-Marathon (2.6 miles)?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Monmouth, OR at 165 Main St E, Monmouth, OR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 4th of July Mini-Marathon (2.6 miles)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
4th of July Mini-Marathon (2.6 miles)
Jul 4, 2026