Pineland Striders Independence Day Races
About this race
Join the Pineland Striders for our annual Independence Day Races! This year, we have the honor of celebrating America's semiquincentennial anniversary! There's really no better way to honor the occasion than with some sweaty summer miles. It's what the founding fathers would have wanted.
The event features a 10K, 5K, and FREE Kids' Fun Run. The first 300 participants to register for the USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed 10K and 5K will receive our usual amazing swag item. Stay tuned for the official reveal, but remember--we don't do t-shirts!
Both the 10K and 5K courses are fast and flat. On-course hydration will be available. Strollers are allowed on both the 10K and 5K races. Sorry, pet-lovers, but dogs are not allowed in the race. With a two-hour cutoff, all paces are welcome!
The 5K route is entirely on pavement, but the 10K will return to our traditional route. 10K runners will once again cut across the grass athletic fields for a short stretch. Both races will finish on the track.
Course maps:
5K Course
10K Course
Proceeds from the races fund two scholarships for Shawnee High School student athletes, with the remaining proceeds benefiting South Jersey Food Bank. Additional donations can be made through RunSignUp or on the day of the race (and are much appreciated). We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at the race.
Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, June 24. Race day registration will be available ($60 for the 10K, $55 for the 5K)!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
- Friday, June 26th - Pre-Race Bib Pickup
- 3:30pm-6:30pm at RunningCo of Medford (62 S Main Street, Medford, NJ 08055)
- Saturday, June 27th - RACE DAY!
- 7:00am - Bib Pickup/Race Day Registration Begins
- 8:00am - Free Kids' Fun Run Start
- 8:05am - Pre-race warmup with 3DPT
- 8:15am - 10K Start
- 8:30am - 5K Start
- 9:30am - 5K Awards Ceremony
- 9:45am - 10K Awards Ceremony
- 10:30am - Event Concludes
Awards will be given to the first place male, female, and non-binary finisher in both the 10K and 5K races. Age group awards will be given to the first three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
If you represent a business that would be interested in joining us as a sponsor or vendor, please contact us.
We are looking for volunteers for the event; if you'd be willing to volunteer, please complete volunteer registration through RunSignUp.
To learn more about the Pineland Striders running club, or to become a member, visit our website or Facebook page.
Pick your distance
Running
10K
All finishers receive a premium race giveaway. Chip-timed, with a 2-hour-15-minute cutoff time. Prizes for 1st place overall male/female/non-binary finishers. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male/female/non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. On-course hydration provided. Fast, flat course. Wheelchair/stroller-friendly, no dogs allowed. Awards ceremony begins at 9:45am. Post-race refreshments included. USATF-sanctioned.
5K
All finishers receive a premium race giveaway. Chip-timed, with a 2-hour cutoff time. Prizes for 1st place overall male/female/non-binary finishers. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male/female/non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. On-course hydration provided. Fast, flat course. Wheelchair/stroller-friendly, no dogs allowed. Awards ceremony begins at 9:30am. Post-race refreshments included. USATF-sanctioned.
Kids Fun Run
Kids under 10 are invited for a fun run of one lap around the Shawnee High School track. All Kids Fun Run participants must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All participants will receive a prize.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Medford, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 8:32 PM local time (EDT) in Medford on June 27, 2026 — 14h 59m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Pineland Striders Independence Day Races
130 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 10K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRE TARPLEY | 39:12 | 6:19 /mi |
| 2 | CARL HAUSER | 40:45 | 6:34 /mi |
| 3 | RYAN WESNER | 41:04 | 6:37 /mi |
| 4 | OMAR ABDELHAMID | 42:37 | 6:52 /mi |
| 5 | RORY VANNAIS | 42:37 | 6:52 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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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, 13 Medford events
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