
From the Organizer
Start Time: 7:00AM Central Time
Location: Friedman Park (2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, IN)
The Race: The course will be an out and back 5K that will start and finish at the West Pavilion. See map below.
Cost: $30 until February 28; $35 until June 15; $40 until race day (deduct $5 for medal only option)
**Vets & Active Duty save $5 with code JULY4
**Groups of 4 or more, email TriStateFit@gmail.com for a discount code!
**All sales are final, no refunds. Unless prior arrangements are made, no medals/shirts will be saved for after the event.
Shirt/Bib Pick Up/Late Reg: Early shirt/bib pick up & late registration will be on July 3 from 5-6pm at Ultimate Fit Shoes. Check in & late registration will be at Friedman Park from 6:15-6:45am on race day.
Awards: Overall Male/Female & Runner Up Male/Female
Age groups top 4 M/top 4 F: 13 & Under; 14-19; 20-29;30-39;40-49;50-59;60-69;70-79;80+
Timing: To the Finish Timing
Weather: The race will go on rain or shine. If threatening weather is in the area we will delay until safe.
Benefactor: Oliver's Heroes Retired K9 Association will receive at least $2 per entry. Click here to see more about Oliver's Heroes.
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
89°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boonville 1s, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
383 ft
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 87 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Independence Day 5K
Jul 4, 2026