Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Walk/Run · Kids Fun Run (Ages 11 and Under) · Veterans/Active Duty Military and First Responders 5K
From the Organizer
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday and get your July 4th holiday moving with the Rotary Club of Westerville’s Independence Day 5K at 8 AM Saturday, July 4!
As it has since 2021, the 5K will take place at the Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave. The race at the Sports Complex begins our day-long celebration of the Fourth, with our other dawn-to-dusk events including the big State Street Parade (10:30 AM), Free Concert and Food Truck Festival (5-10 PM) and Patriotic Fireworks Display (10 PM). Proceeds of the race will benefit Children of Valor. An Honor Guard presentation will start the event at 7:30 AM. Our traditional Kids Fun Run sprints will take place at 7:45 AM -- a change to BEFORE the 5K from past years. The Race course travels on paved multipurpose trails through the Sports Complex property, under Cleveland Avenue, along the Westerville Community Center property, down to Heritage Park, and back to the finish/start line at the Sports Complex, adjacent to the new Veterans Memorial Plaza. Participants in the 5K receive an event T-shirt, race medal and other goodies. Kids Fun Run participants receive a medal. The event is pre-registration only.
Packet pickup will be from noon-6 p.m. the two days prior to the race, July 2 and July 3, at the Polaris Fleet Feet store, 1270 E. Powell Rd. There will be NO Race-Day Registration.
The race at the Sports Complex begins our day-long celebration of the Fourth, with our other dawn-to-dusk events, including:
Honor Guard Presentation (7:30 a.m.)
Kids Fun Run Sprints (7:45 a.m.)
The big State Street Parade (10:30 a.m.)
Free Concert and Food Truck Festival (5-10 p.m.)
Patriotic Fireworks Display (10 p.m.)
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westerville, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Westerville, OH
Population
2,095
as of 2023
Elevation
854 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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- Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K?
- Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K is a running race held in Westerville, Ohio 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 Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Westerville, Ohio at 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K
Jul 4, 2026