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The Great American Race

Date
July 4, 2026
Distance
10K Run · 5K Run · Kids Race (1-8) (Not Timed) & more
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From the Organizer

Welcome to the 6th annual Great American Race, a CLASSIC Event. Let's kick off July 4th with a 5k, 10k, and Costume Contest! The event will take place at Visalia's Riverway Sports Park and the paved trails along the St. Johns Trail.  

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday!

Kids 9 and under registration fees are discounted at registration.

Events

10K Run7 AMRegister →
5K Run7 AMRegister →
Kids Race (1-8) (Not Timed)7 AMRegister →
Virtual7:15 AMRegister →

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

93°

Typical Low

66°

Chance of Rain

1%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Visalia.

Sunrise 5:45 AMSunset 8:19 PMDaylight 14h 34m

Host City

About Visalia, CA

Population

142,649

as of 2023

Elevation

329 ft

Nearest Airport

FAT

Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 39 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.

Race Location

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Waiting For?

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26

Days to train

Race
The Great American Race
Date
July 4, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Running

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The Great American Race?
The Great American Race is a running race held in Visalia, California 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 Great American Race?
Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Visalia, California at 3611 N Dinuba Blvd, Visalia, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Great American Race?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Great American Race

Jul 4, 2026

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