HRCA Independence Day 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Kick off your 4th of July with a family-friendly and festive 5K on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 7:30 a.m.! Celebrate Independence Day with a fun morning on the move — this spirited run/walk welcomes everyone: first-time 5K participants, elite athletes, kids, parents with strollers, and even four-legged friends. Lace up, bring your patriotic flair, and start the holiday with energy and community cheer! Once you cross the finish line, keep the celebration going by heading over to Highlands Ranch Parkway to enjoy the annual HRCA 4th of July Parade!
Keep your eyes peeled — a red, white, and blue kettlebell will be hidden on the course! Whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish will win $100! 🎉
All participants will receive the following:
- Race t-shirt
- Independence Day 5K pint glass
- Custom race bib
- Pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks
- Post-race beer from Living the Dream Brewing
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
86°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marston Fltr Plt, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Littleton, CO
Population
45,092
as of 2023
Elevation
5,445 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Mountain 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?
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26
Days to train
- Race
- HRCA Independence Day 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the HRCA Independence Day 5K?
- HRCA Independence Day 5K is a running race held in Littleton, Colorado 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 HRCA Independence Day 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Littleton, Colorado at 9352 Dorchester St, Littleton, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the HRCA Independence Day 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
HRCA Independence Day 5K
Jul 4, 2026