Independence Day Run

Independence Day 5K Run / Walk & Firecracker Dash

SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2022

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic run along the Pacific Ocean and enjoy our 29th Annual 5K and Firecracker Dash on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 8:00am!

About our event

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic run along the Pacific Ocean and enjoy our 29th Annual 5K and Firecracker Dash on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 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!

Fees

5K Run/Walk:
$40 per entry by 6/11/2022
$45 per entry after 6/11/2022

Firecracker Dash (shorter race for kids’ ages 4-9):
$40 per entry by 6/11/2022
$45 per entry after 6/11/2022

Ways to Register
  1. Register online HERE
    Please note there is a small convenience fee for online registration
  2. Print and drop off this FORM
    Village Runner Redondo Beach
    255 Avenida Del Norte,Redondo Beach, CA 90277
    Please make checks payable to: Village Runner Racing
Register Online
Printable Form
Packet Pickup

Saturday, July 2nd: Noon to 6pm at the Village Runner in Redondo Beach
Sunday (race morning), July 3rd: 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.

255 Avenida Del Norte,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-375-2626

Open daily 11am-6pm

Google Map
Race Schedule

The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00am

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”

Race Course

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

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.

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors!