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48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K!

Date
July 4, 2026
Distance
5K - Adult · 5k - Student (17 & Under)
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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

5K - Adult9 AMRegister →
5k - Student (17 & Under)9 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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.

Sunrise 5:20 AMSunset 8:30 PMDaylight 15h 10m

Host City

About Springfield, MA

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

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Race
48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K!
Date
July 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K!?
48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K! is a running race held in Springfield, Massachusetts on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K!?
Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K!?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

48th Annual Springfield's Big Fourth 5K!

Jul 4, 2026

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