Independence Day 5K

Independence Day 5K Run & Firecracker Dash

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Now back on July 4th, join us as we celebrate the 30th annual 4th of July 5K and Firecracker Dash in Redondo Beach at 8:00am! All participants will receive an Independence Day run t-shirt. There will be chip timing, age division awards, and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5K run. All kids dash finishers receive medals too!

Registration Online

Ways to Register:

  1. Register Online at the blue button below.
    Please note there is a small convenience fee for online registration.
Register Online
  1. Print the form at the blue button below and drop off at:
    Village Runner Redondo Beach
    255 Avenida Del Norte
    Redondo Beach, CA 90277
    Please make checks payable to: Village Runner Racing
Print Form

Cost

5K:
$40 per entry by 6/05/2023
$45 per entry after 6/05/2023


Firecracker Dash (shorter race for kids’ ages 4-9):
$40 per entry by 6/05/2023
$45 per entry after 6/05/2023

Packet Pickup and Late Registration:

Monday, July 3rd: Noon to 6pm at the Village Runner in Redondo Beach
Tuesday, July 4th (race morning): 6:30am on Catalina Ave. near Palos Verdes Blvd.

Please note our newer location in the Riviera Village located just doors away from Trader Joe’s.

Race Schedule:

The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00am on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

The Firecracker Dash for the Gold heats are separated by age groups and start approximately at the times listed below.

9:30am Ages 8-9, Distance: 1/4 Mile
9:40am Ages 6-7, Distance: 1/4 Mile
9:45am Ages 4-5, Distance: “Dash”

Village Runner’s Address:

255 Avenida Del Norte,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(Near Trader Joe’s and the Redondo Beach Triangle Parking Lot)
310-375-2626

Hours: Open daily at 11am

Costume Contest

We will be having a Costume Contest at the stage in the Coffee Cartel parking lot from 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Please enter with your patriotic best for a chance to win the following prizes:

  • 1st Place – $100 gift certificate to the Village Runner
  • 2nd Place – $75 gift certificate to the Village Runner
  • 3rd Place – $50 gift certificate to the Village Runner

Benefits

Celebrate and give back to our local students. The Village Runner Independence Day 5K directly benefits the Redondo Beach Educational Foundation and other local schools and running programs. A portion of YOUR registration fee from this race goes to these deserving groups each year.

Race Course

The race course starts and finishes on Catalina Ave. near Palos Verdes Blvd.

Sponsors

Thank you to our race sponsors!

Race Results and Pictures:

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