42nd Annual Independence Day 5K
About this race
At the Y, we know that real, lasting change happens when we come together to invest in our children, our health, and our communities. As a leading nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of donors and events like this race to ensure that everyone—regardless of their circumstances—has access to life-changing programs and services. By lacing up for the Y’s Independence Day 5K, you’re doing more than running a race—you’re giving working parents access to reliable, high-quality childcare, equipping kids with life-saving water safety skills, and providing teens with positive mentors and a safe space to grow. Every step you take makes a difference.
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2024 for the 42nd Annual Independence Day 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.4K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Virginia Beach.
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40th Annual Independence Day 5K Runner/Walker
Show us your Red, White, and Blue and start your holiday off with a 5K race to raise money for a good cause. By participating in this event you are assisting others in your community with Child Care, Swim Lessons, Health and Wellness programs, Youth and Teen activities, Older Adult programs and Summer Camp. Please take some photos to share on our event page or tag us on Facebook with #5KYMCA. Prizes will be awarded for most patriotic outfit and most creative family picture.
40th Annual Independence Day 1/4 Mile Tot Trot
Show us your Red, White, and Blue and start your holiday off with a 1/4-Mile Tot Trot to raise money for a good cause. Please take some photos to share on our event page or tag us on Facebook with #5KYMCA. Please register by June 20th if possible! Prizes will be awarded for most patriotic outfit and most creative family picture.
40th Annual Independence Day Virtual 5K
Pick a time from June 28–July 4th to run or walk a 5K race (3.1 miles). Participants can choose the setting—trail, road, or treadmill. Please take some photos to share on our event page or tag us on Facebook with #5KYMCA. Please register by June 20th if possible! (Makes ordering medals much easier!)
40th Annual Independence Day 1-Miler
Show us your Red, White, and Blue and start your holiday off with a 5K race to raise money for a good cause. By participating in this event you are assisting others in your community with Child Care, Swim Lessons, Health and Wellness programs, Youth and Teen activities, Older Adult programs and Summer Camp.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Virginia Beach in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Virginia Beach
42nd Annual Independence Day 5K takes place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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