Kiwanis Independence 5K

“A Charlottesville Holiday Tradition since 1983”

To Benefit Salvation Army -Camp Rappahannock,  Central Little League, and Charlottesville Community Bikes.
Over $150,000 has been raised for charity over the past 42 years!

Sponsored by.
Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville

PACKET PICKUP: July 3rd from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Lakeside Middle School, and race morning from 6:30 AM.

“My 4th of July experience has been enriched over the years, thanks to this wonderful community event.”  
~ Mark Lorenzoni

THE LAKESIDE COURSE
Start at Hollymead Elementary School.
Turn right on Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right on Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left on Turnberry Circle. 
Continue around the circle and return back AND GO LEFT ON to Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left onto the short trail.
Emerge from trail onto N English Oaks Circle and turn left onto English Oaks Circle.
TURN RIGHT Follow circle back onto NORTH English Oaks Circle.
Turn left onto Kendalwood Lane.
Turn right onto Ashwood Blvd.
Turn right onto Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right to finish back at Hollymead Elementary School.

Join fellow runners on June 30, 2026 for the Kiwanis Independence 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Charlottesville.