
From the Organizer
Online Registration closes Wednesday July 3rd 6pm
No early Shirt & Bib Pickup at our Fast Feet Stores this year. Day of race pickup and late registration starts 8am.
For the 48th year, the Greater Springfield Harriers will be hosting the Big Fourth 5K in downtown Springfield starting and finishing at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
This is flat out & back type course on road and the Springfield River Walk.
Details can be found here Race Page
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield Barnes Muni Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
154,751
as of 2023
Elevation
193 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K!
Jul 4, 2026