
From the Organizer
The 5K
Race Start: 8:00 a.m.
The 5k race is fun for the whole family or seasoned runners who want to leave their family in the dust.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just out for a relaxed jog, the 5k offers a flat, fast course on a mix of paved and dirt trails—perfect for a fun start to your 4th of July.
T-shirt included in 5k Race fee.
Kids Run (10 and Under)
Race Start: 9:15 a.m.
Kids ages 10 and under can join the fun with a 400-meter dash designed just for them. It’s a quick, energetic run where kids race to the finish while family and friends cheer them on.
Let's make some memories and start the holiday weekend with a bang! T-shirt included with Kids Run Race Fee.
Parking:
Please park at Independence Park (2798 Holmes Street, Livermore) and walk to the park entrance on Wetmore Road.
Race results will be linked here.
Race Day photos will be linked here.
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
88°
Typical Low
56°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Livermore, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
573 ft
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Independence Day Dash 5k and Kids Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
25
Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Independence Day Dash 5k and Kids Run
Jul 3, 2026