
From the Organizer
The Milford Road Runners are excited for the return to Tribus Beer Co for the 2026 Independence Day 5K!!
The race will be held on July 4th, 2026 at 9:30am and there’s no better way to spend your holiday than by running a 5K and celebration afterparty! All participants will receive a custom shirt, free food, and a free beer (age 21+). The race has a 500 participant limit. This is a family-friendly event and runners/walkers of all ages are welcome to sign up.
Register by May 31, 2026 to guarantee your shirt size.
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
83°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
50,749
as of 2023
Elevation
86 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 52 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Milford Road Runners Independence Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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)
Milford Road Runners Independence Day 5K
Jul 4, 2026