Pottstown Patriotic 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Pottstown Patriotic 5K
From the Organizer
The classic 4th of July race through the streets of Pottstown is BACK for its 40th installment!
Join us in Pottstown for the most patriotic 5K of the year! Deck yourself out in RED, WHITE, and BLUE and burn off that afternoon barbeque before you eat it! Stick around afterwards to enjoy Pottstown's 4th of July Parade on the very streets you run!
Date: Friday July 4th
Time: 8:00 AM
Course: You'll start at the corner of Beech and Grant Streets (high end of the Ricketts center at the basketball court), run down Keim Street to High Street, and through the streets of Pottstown back to the Ricketts Center.
Cost: $27.50 until 1/31; $30 until 4/30; $32.50 until 7/1; $35 after 7/1 and on race day!
A portion of the registration fees and 100% of all donations will benefit the Pottstown Parks and Rec Department! Don't miss out on this tradition!
Race Swag: Quality race-themed T-shirt (unisex sizes) guaranteed if you register by 6/20 at midnight and will remain available while quantities last.
Bib Pickup: Bib pickup opens at 7 am on race day right near the starting line at the Ricketts Center!
Awards: Awards for 1st Male & Female Overall; Top 2 M & F in 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 and Over!
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pottstown Limerick Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pottstown, PA
Elevation
206 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Pottstown Patriotic 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pottstown Patriotic 5K?
- Pottstown Patriotic 5K is a running race held in Pottstown, Pennsylvania 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 Pottstown Patriotic 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania at Corner of Beech and Grant Streets, Pottstown, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pottstown Patriotic 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pottstown Patriotic 5K
Jul 4, 2026