From the Organizer
START YOUR 3RD OF JULY AT THE BIGGEST PARTY IN TOWN — RED, WHITE & KABOOM!
Kick off your Independence Day festivities with this fun-filled, festival-style 5K run/walk! After you cross the finish line, stick around for the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce Red, White & Kaboom Festival, featuring tasty food trucks, cold beverages for purchase, live music, and spectacular FIREWORKS! 🎆
The course runs through Downtown Puyallup on sidewalks and side roads. This is a family-friendly, untimed event — perfect for all ages and abilities.
🚫 ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS — for the safety of all participants, pets are not allowed on the course.
Bring your friends, family, and patriotic spirit for a 3rd of July celebration you won’t forget! ✨
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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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcmillin Rsvr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Puyallup, WA
Population
42,642
as of 2023
Elevation
427 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Pacific 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Red, White & Kaboom 5K?
- Red, White & Kaboom 5K is a running race held in Puyallup, Washington on July 3, 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 Red, White & Kaboom 5K?
- Friday, July 3, 2026 in Puyallup, Washington at 433 Tenth Ave SE, Puyallup, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Red, White & Kaboom 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Red, White & Kaboom 5K
Jul 3, 2026