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

Race Results and Pictures:

2023: RESULTS (AVAILABLE RACE MORNING) | PICTURES

Ways to Register:

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:
$45 per entry after 6/05/2023

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

Packet Pickup and Late Registration (Please note new location).

Monday, July 3rd: Noon to 6pm Rock & Brews in Redondo Beach (in the parking lot patio) 6300 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90277

Tuesday, July 4th (race morning): 6:30am on Catalina Ave. near Palos Verdes Blvd.

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:

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