Independence Day 5K - Virginia Beach
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Independence Day 5K - Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States View on map
Jul 04, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
Running

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.

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Running

43rd Annual Independence Day 5K Runner/Walker

Lace up for the Y’s Independence Day 5K and make an impact beyond the finish line. Your participation helps working parents access reliable, high-quality childcare, equips kids with life-saving water safety skills, and connects teens with positive mentors and a safe space to grow. Every step you take makes a difference.

Jul 04, 2027 5K 7:30 AM
$40.00
Open

43rd Annual Independence Day Tot Trot

Little ones can join the fun! This short race gives our youngest runners a chance to cross the finish line and celebrate their big accomplishment.

Jul 04, 2027 0.4K 9:00 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Virginia Beach, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 22.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 29.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 22.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 35.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
20.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
78.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 4, 2027 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 4, 2027 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 36m

The sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 8:26 PM local time (EDT) in Virginia Beach on July 4, 2027 — 14h 36m of daylight.

Course

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Results — Independence Day 5K - Virginia Beach

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 72 Virginia Beach events

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