Run White and Blue 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 301 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE
- Distance
- Run White And Blue 5K
From the Organizer
🎆 Run White & Blue 5K
📍 Downtown Norfolk, Nebraska
🕗 Race Start: 8:00 AM | Saturday, July 4, 2026
Kick off your Independence Day with a fun, festive 5K in the heart of Norfolk! The Run White & Blue 5K is a family-friendly race that winds through Downtown Norfolk, takes you through the scenic trails of Johnsons Park, and along the beautiful riverfront before finishing back downtown—just in time for the city’s 4th of July Parade at 10:00 AM.
🕡 Race Day Details:
Location: Riverpoint Square 301 W Norfolk Ave (Downtown Norfolk)
Race Packet Pick-Up: Friday, July 3rd from 5:00-7:00PM or Saturday, July 4th from 6:30-7:45AM at Riverpoint Square 301 W Norfolk Ave (Downtown Norfolk)
Same-Day Registration:
Didn't register in advance? No problem! You can still sign up on race day. Same-day registration will be available from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(***Registration will close at 7:00AM)
Race Meeting: 7:40 AM (pre-race instructions & announcements)
Race Start: 8:00 AM
🚗 See instructions for where to park on the race map below.
🏃♂️ Check out the race route on the race map below.
🎽 Every participant receives:
- A custom Run White & Blue T-shirt
- A commemorative finisher medal
- (***Runners Must register by June 25th to be guaranteed a T-Shirt)
🏅 Awards include: Top 3 Overall Male & Female
💰 Prize Money:
- 1st Place: $300
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
+ Individual medals for the top 3 Male & Female in each age division (non-cash awards)
Specialty Prizes for:
- Most Patriotic
- Furthest Traveled
- Oldest Runner
- Youngest Runner
Whether you’re running for a personal best, celebrating freedom with family, or just looking for an active start to the holiday—this race is for you. Come dressed in your red, white, and blue best and let’s start the 4th off with a bang! 🎇
👉 Register above and be part of a Norfolk tradition in the making!
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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norfolk 4w, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Norfolk, NE
Population
25,962
as of 2023
Elevation
1,527 ft
Nearest Airport
SUX
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field · 59 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 93 mi
Time Zone
Central 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 Run White and Blue 5K?
- Run White and Blue 5K is a running race held in Norfolk, Nebraska 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 Run White and Blue 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Norfolk, Nebraska at 301 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run White and Blue 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run White and Blue 5K
Jul 4, 2026