From the Organizer
Kick off Vermillion's Fourth of July Celebration with a fun 5K run or walk! Participants are encouraged to wear their most patriotic gear – costumes encouraged.
Registration and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. Your registration will include a t-shirt, giveaways, and post-race fuel.
Walk starts: 8:30 a.m.
Run starts: 9 a.m.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as best dressed! We'll have an awards ceremony at the main stage (Shakespeare grotto) before the Fourth of July event officially starts.
Age group awards will also be presented to the top male and female finisher in each of the following categories.
The walk will be a non-competitive event.
Route: The race begins and ends in Prentis Park near the North Shelter. Run on West Clark to Carr Street, then run the bike paths along Cherry Street to Pine. Finish strong to Prentis Park!
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vermillion 2 Se, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,222 ft
Nearest Airport
SUX
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field · 39 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 116 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Founding Fathers 5K Run & Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
17
Days to train
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Founding Fathers 5K Run & Walk
Jul 4, 2026