Independence Day Festival
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 106 Dillingham E, St. Marys, GA
- Distance
- 5K Run · 10K Run · Youth 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, July 4th in St. Marys , GA for the 57th Annual Independence Day Festival 5K & 10K Run. Proceeds from the race will benefit Kiwanis Programs and the Camden Community Family Center.
Start Format: 7:00 a.m. Runners will be self seeded and begin from the START/FINISH ARCH. Over All awards will be based off of Gun Time. All age group awards will be based off chip time.
The event will be professionally chip timed by Second Wind Race Timing.
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
90°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fernandina Beach, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About St. Marys, GA
Population
18,805
as of 2023
Elevation
10 ft
Nearest Airport
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Independence Day Festival?
- Independence Day Festival is a running race held in St. Marys, Georgia 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 Independence Day Festival?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in St. Marys, Georgia at 106 Dillingham E, St. Marys, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Independence Day Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Independence Day Festival
Jul 4, 2026