Independence Day Dash 5k and Kids Run
About this race
The 5K
Race Start: 8:30 a.m.
The 5k race is fun for the whole family or seasoned runners who want to leave their family in the dust.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just out for a relaxed jog, the 5k offers a flat, fast course on a mix of paved and dirt trails—perfect for a fun start to your 4th of July.
T-shirt included in 5k Race fee.
Kids Run (12 and Under)
Race Start: 9:45 a.m.
Kids ages 12 and under can join the fun with a 400-meter dash designed just for them. It’s a quick, energetic run where kids race to the finish while family and friends cheer them on.
Let's make some memories and start the holiday weekend with a bang! T-shirt included with Kids Run Race Fee.
Parking:
Please park at Independence Park (2798 Holmes Street, Livermore) and walk to the park entrance on Wetmore Road.
RESULTSRace results will be linked here.
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Running
Independence Day Dash 5k
This flat loop combines the Winery Loop dirt trail and the paved Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail through the beautiful Sycamore Grove Park. Strollers are not great for this event, as the trail is a little rocky. Dogs: We love your pups, but for everyone's safety, they aren't allowed to participate in the race.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Livermore, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 8:32 PM local time (PDT) in Livermore on July 3, 2026 — 14h 42m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Independence Day Dash 5k and Kids Run
Independence Day Dash 5k, Independence Day Dash 5k RSU 5K Overall · 264 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Manley | 17:29 | 5:38 /mi |
| 2 | Eric Fracisco | 19:43 | 6:21 /mi |
| 3 | Joseph Zoller | 20:12 | 6:30 /mi |
| 4 | Andrew Chao | 21:13 | 6:50 /mi |
| 5 | Emil Adames | 21:34 | 6:56 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 11 Livermore events
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