
From the Organizer
Celebrate Independence Day with a fun and festive 5K run/walk for all ages!
The Stars and Stripes 5K is your chance to show off your patriotic spirit, enjoy a fun course, and kick off the 4th of July with energy and excitement.
Whether you’re racing to set a new PR or strolling with family and friends, come dressed in your red, white, and blue and make this a star-spangled morning to remember!
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
89°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pittsburg, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
20,606
as of 2023
Elevation
908 ft
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 105 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stars and Stripes 5K - Pittsburg, KS, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
Toes in the Grand 5K & Fun Run
55 miles away
EastTown Dreams District's Juneteenth 5k
25 miles away
27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K
27 miles away
Rich Hill 4th of July Run/Walk 5k Sponsored by Hometown Health Hub
52 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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)
Stars and Stripes 5K - Pittsburg, KS
Jul 4, 2026