From the Organizer
This is a Chip timed 8K event that participants can run,walk or Ruck on the 4th of July on the historic Yorktown Virginia Battlefield Tour Road. Celebrate Independence on the best 8K running/walking course on the Peninsula! Race participants will park and gather near the York High School tennis courts ( 9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692) and will be led to the start line by Fife and Drummers. Race Day packet pick up only! 7AM-8:30 AM.
USATF certified 8K Course VA16022RT
The 8K race starts at 8 AM. The 5K Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM
All 8K participants receive a custom race T ( Custom Race T and T shirt size guaranteed to those registered by June 24th, 2026) and the first 350 to register and finish receive a beautiful custom die cast commemorative medal. Awards for the top three overall men and women. 8K participants will compete for Age Group awards starting at 14 and under, 15-19, Five year increments from 20-24 to 75 and over.
8K Ruck Division. Awards to the top overall Male and Female Ruck finisher. Participants under 150LBS are required to wear a Ruck with 10LBS of weight. Participants over 150 LBS must wear a Ruck with 20 LBS of weight. You can carry more if you desire.
This year the 5k is Chip timed. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to the top three men and women in age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 10 year increments 20-29, to 80 and over
All 5K Run participants receive a finisher coin and a custom race T while supplies last ( Custom Race T and T shirt size guaranteed to those registered by June 24th, 2026) .
Refreshments and post race celebration after your finish.
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
88°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport News Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
55 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026