DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1403 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL
- Distance
- DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k · DeKalb Park District Independence Day 10k
From the Organizer
Gather your friends and start your holiday off on the right foot! This chip-timed race starts and finishes at Hopkins Park. The fee includes a race bag with bib, participation medal, and a 2026 Independence Day t-shirt to the first 150 runners. Register by June 6 to guarantee a t-shirt.
Events
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from De Kalb, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dekalb, IL
Population
40,464
as of 2023
Elevation
881 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1403 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k?
- DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k is a running race held in Dekalb, Illinois 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 DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Dekalb, Illinois at 1403 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k
Jul 4, 2026