Independence Day 5k and 1K
About this race
JOIN US Saturday, June 27th for the 11th annual Independence Day 5k/1K! You will have the awesome experience of running to celebrate on America's 250th birthday! The 5K will take you through the streets of downtown Cumming. The start/finish line are at the same location.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Race day registration opens at 6:30am in front of the Hill Center (start line)
RACE START TIME:
8:00am 5K
COST:
5K
$25.00 until June 9th at 11:59pm
$27.00 until June 20th at 11:59pm
$30.00 from June 21st to race day
1K:
$15.00 till June 20th @ 11:59pm, then $20.00 till race day.
Tot-Trot Free
COURSE:
5K - The 5K will take you through the streets of downtown Cumming. Start/finish are at the same location.
1K Fun Run and Tot Trot at the start/finish line .
PACKET PICK-UP:
RACE DAY Packet Pickup/Registration will begin at 6:30 am at start/finish line.
T-SHIRTS:
All participants registered by June 17th will be guaranteed a T-Shirt, if you register June 18th and after you will not be guaranteed a Tshirt. YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE between Women's Racerback Tank or Unisex Tshirt.
FREE PARKING:
Ample parking off of Tribble Gap Road. Some Parking is also available in front of both schools.
RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE):
Our fundraising goals for 2026 are to help local disadvantaged adolescents by giving them the opportunity to join local or school track and XC programs that their parents or guardians otherwise would not be able to afford.
Post Race:
Awards for Overalls, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting at age 10 and under to 75+ in 5 year increments.
America's 250th Birthday DIE CAST FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2018 for the Independence Day 5k and 1K. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cumming.
Pick your distance
Running
5k
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race day registration opens at 7:00am in front of Otwell Middle school at 605 Tribble Gap Road Cumming, GA 30040. RACE START TIME: 8:00am 5K/10K COST: 5K $25.00 until June 12th at 11:59pm $27.00 from June 13th until June 26th at 11:59pm $30.00 from June 27th to race day 10K $30.00 until June 12th at 11:59pm $32.00 from June 13th until June 26th at 11:59pm $35.00 from June 27th to race day 1K: $15.00 till 6-26 @ 11:59pm, then $20.00 till race day. Tot-Trot Free COURSE: Runners, aren't you tired of running the same old course over and over again? Well, we have a new one your sure to enjoy! This brand new course, running through downtown Cumming, is loaded with excitement!!! You will catch glimpses of pre-parade activity including steam engines, antique tractors, classic cars and many floats decorated in the spirit of the holiday. 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot start/finish from Cumming Playhouse. PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pickup will be held on July 3rd at the Forsyth County YMCA (6050 Y Street, Cumming, GA 30040) from noon-7PM. T-SHIRTS: All participants registered by June 20th will be guarenteed a T-Shirt. NEW, YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE. Women's Racer Back tank or Men's tank. PARKING: All parking will be at Otwell Middle School, 605 Tribble Gap Rd. Overflow parking will be at the gravel lot next to the baseball field on Tribble Gap Rd. RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE) Our fundraising goals for 2017 will be to continue the work and bring the dream alive of Rob Hasse, who was working on the revitalization of the Mary Alice Park trail system. Rob was part of the host Forsyth Central High School’s XC booster club, and was instrumental in making the 2014 all county XC meet possible at Mary Alice Park. They were able to clean up and repair enough of the trail network to produce a very successful meet, however a lot of work needs to be completed. Unfortunately, Rob passed away suddenly in March of 2016 before the completion of this project. Now the torch has been passed to us. Rob’s goal was to have all the old trails clean and useable again for the public, and to create a much-needed training area for all the schools in the county. Funds raised from this event be applied toward materials, labor and rental equipment needed to complete this project. Post Race: Awards for Overalls, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting at age 10 and under. FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS! See picture below. Best costume award for male and female in the 5k. (Use caution with hot costumes) Weather will probably be hot.
10k
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race day registration opens at 7:00am in front of Otwell Middle school at 605 Tribble Gap Road Cumming, GA 30040. RACE START TIME: 8:00am 5K/10K COST: 5K $25.00 until June 12th at 11:59pm $27.00 from June 13th until June 26th at 11:59pm $30.00 from June 27th to race day 10K $30.00 until June 12th at 11:59pm $32.00 from June 13th until June 26th at 11:59pm $35.00 from June 27th to race day 1K: $15.00 till 6-26 @ 11:59pm, then $20.00 till race day. Tot-Trot Free COURSE: Runners, aren't you tired of running the same old course over and over again? Well, we have a new one your sure to enjoy! This is not a cookie cutter course running through downtown Cumming, is loaded with excitement!!! You will catch glimpses of pre-parade activity including steam engines, antique tractors, classic cars and many floats decorated in the spirit of the holiday. 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot start/finish from Cumming Playhouse. PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pickup will be held on July 3rd at the Forsyth County YMCA (6050 Y Street, Cumming, GA 30040) from noon-7PM. T-SHIRTS: All participants registered by June 19th will be guarenteed a T-Shirt. NEW, YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE. Women's Racer Back tank or Men's tank. PARKING: All parking will be at Otwell Middle School, 605 Tribble Gap Rd. Overflow parking will be at the gravel lot next to the baseball field on Tribble Gap Rd. RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE) Our fundraising goals for 2018 will be to continue the work and bring the dream alive of Rob Hasse, who was working on the revitalization of the Mary Alice Park trail system. Rob was part of the host Forsyth Central High School’s XC booster club, and was instrumental in making the 2014 all county XC meet possible at Mary Alice Park. They were able to clean up and repair enough of the trail network to produce a very successful meet, however a lot of work needs to be completed. Unfortunately, Rob passed away suddenly in March of 2016 before the completion of this project. Now the torch has been passed to us. Rob’s goal was to have all the old trails clean and useable again for the public, and to create a much-needed training area for all the schools in the county. Funds raised from this event be applied toward materials, labor and rental equipment needed to complete this project. Estimated cost to complete project $28,000 Post Race: Awards for Overalls, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting at age 10 and under. FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS! See picture below. Best costume award for male and female in the 5k. (Use caution with hot costumes) Weather will probably be hot.
1 K fun Run
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race day registration opens at 7:00am in front of Otwell Middle school at 605 Tribble Gap Road Cumming, GA 30040. RACE START TIME: 8:00am 5K/10K COST: 5K $25.00 until June 12th at 11:59pm $27.00 from June 13th until June 26th at 11:59pm $30.00 from June 27th to race day 10K $30.00 until June 12th at 11:59pm $32.00 from June 13th until June 26th at 11:59pm $35.00 from June 27th to race day 1K: $15.00 till 6-26 @ 11:59pm, then $20.00 till race day. Tot-Trot Free COURSE: Runners, aren't you tired of running the same old course over and over again? Well, we have a new one your sure to enjoy! This brand new course, running through downtown Cumming, is loaded with excitement!!! You will catch glimpses of pre-parade activity including steam engines, antique tractors, classic cars and many floats decorated in the spirit of the holiday. 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot start/finish from Cumming Playhouse. PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pickup will be held on July 3rd at the Forsyth County YMCA (6050 Y Street, Cumming, GA 30040) from noon-7PM. T-SHIRTS: All participants registered by June 20th will be guarenteed a T-Shirt. NEW, YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE. Women's Racer Back tank or Men's tank. PARKING: All parking will be at Otwell Middle School, 605 Tribble Gap Rd. Overflow parking will be at the gravel lot next to the baseball field on Tribble Gap Rd. RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE) Our fundraising goals for 2017 will be to continue the work and bring the dream alive of Rob Hasse, who was working on the revitalization of the Mary Alice Park trail system. Rob was part of the host Forsyth Central High School’s XC booster club, and was instrumental in making the 2014 all county XC meet possible at Mary Alice Park. They were able to clean up and repair enough of the trail network to produce a very successful meet, however a lot of work needs to be completed. Unfortunately, Rob passed away suddenly in March of 2016 before the completion of this project. Now the torch has been passed to us. Rob’s goal was to have all the old trails clean and useable again for the public, and to create a much-needed training area for all the schools in the county. Funds raised from this event be applied toward materials, labor and rental equipment needed to complete this project. Post Race: Awards for Overalls, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting at age 10 and under. FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS! See picture below. Best costume award for male and female in the 5k. (Use caution with hot costumes) Weather will probably be hot.
About Cumming
Independence Day 5k and 1K takes place in Cumming, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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