Run White and Blue 5K

🎆 Run White & Blue 5K
📍 Downtown Norfolk, Nebraska
🕗 Race Start: 8:00 AM | Friday, July 4, 2026

Kick off your Independence Day with a fun, festive 5K in the heart of Norfolk! The Run White & Blue 5K is a family-friendly race that winds through Downtown Norfolk, takes you through the scenic trails of Johnsons Park, and along the beautiful riverfront before finishing back downtown—just in time for the city’s 4th of July Parade at 10:00 AM.

🕡 Race Day Details: 

Location: Riverpoint Square 301 W Norfolk Ave (Downtown Norfolk)

Race Packet Pick-Up: Friday, July 3rd from 5:00-7:00PM or Saturday, July 4th from 6:30-7:45AM at Riverpoint Square 301 W Norfolk Ave (Downtown Norfolk)

Same-Day Registration:
Didn't register in advance? No problem! You can still sign up on race day. Same-day registration will be available from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

(***Registration will close at 7:00AM) 

Race Meeting: 7:40 AM (pre-race instructions & announcements)

Race Start: 8:00 AM

🚗 See instructions for where to park on the race map below.
🏃‍♂️ Check out the race route on the race map below.

🎽 Every participant receives:

• A custom Run White & Blue T-shirt
• A commemorative finisher medal
• (***Runners Must register by June 25th to be guaranteed a T-Shirt) 

🏅 Awards include: Top 3 Overall Male & Female

💰 Prize Money:

- 1st Place: $300
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100

+ Individual medals for the top 3 Male & Female in each age division (non-cash awards)

Specialty Prizes for:

- Most Patriotic
- Furthest Traveled
- Oldest Runner
- Youngest Runner

Whether you’re running for a personal best, celebrating freedom with family, or just looking for an active start to the holiday—this race is for you. Come dressed in your red, white, and blue best and let’s start the 4th off with a bang! 🎇

👉 Register above and be part of a Norfolk tradition in the making!

Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Run White and Blue 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Norfolk.