The Fourth of July Stampede
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 5197 Silver Rd, Wooster, OH
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $30–$35
From the Organizer
The Fourth of July Stampede
Celebrate Independence Day at The Fourth of July Stampede, a 5K and 1-mile trail event at Wooster Memorial Park. Runners, walkers, families, and community members of all ages are invited to kick off the Fourth of July with a fun morning on the trails.
Whether you want to tackle the technical singletrack, creek crossings, and climbs of the 5k, or enjoy a run/walk through the woods and around the field in the one mile, there is a distance for everyone!
A portion of each entry will go back to The Friends Wooster Memorial Park. Wear your red, white, and blue and join us for a festive holiday race!
Thanks to Renfrow Realty, the first 50 people who register will receive a pair of Swiftwick Vision "Long Roads Ahead" socks! Sizes will be on a first come first serve basis with packet pickup.
This race would not be possible without the support from our local sponsors, Germain Honda of College Hills, Renfrow Realty, and GRVL-Agency!
Packet Pick-Up:
July 3rd at The Aid Station Running Supply (131 N Market St, Wooster Ohio, 44691) during store hours, and race day pickup from 6:45-7:45am at Wooster Memorial Park.
Start Time:
Both the 5k and 1 mile will start at 8:00am from the Education Area Parking lot.
Awards:
All finishers: A custom stampede hat. Design coming soon!
5k 1-3 Male and Female: The Aid Station Running Supply gift cards.
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wooster Exp Station, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wooster, OH
Population
27,012
as of 2023
City Elevation
993 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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 Fourth of July Stampede?
- The Fourth of July Stampede is a running race held in Wooster, 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 Fourth of July Stampede?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Wooster, Ohio at 5197 Silver Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Fourth of July Stampede?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Fourth of July Stampede
Jul 4, 2026