Spirit of 76: 7.6 Miler
About this race
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with one of Kentucky’s most unique and patriotic road races! Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for the inaugural Spirit of 76 7.6 Miler in beautiful Albany — a race designed to honor community, tradition, and the spirit of America.
This one-of-a-kind 7.6-mile race begins at the scenic 76 Falls Country Club at 8:00 AM CST and takes runners on a memorable journey through the rolling beauty of Clinton County before finishing in the heart of downtown Albany during the annual Spirit of 76 Celebration festivities.
Whether you are chasing a personal best, running with friends and family, or simply looking for a fun way to kick off your Fourth of July celebration, this event offers the perfect mix of challenge, scenery, patriotism, and hometown hospitality.
Participants can expect:
A beautiful point-to-point 7.6-mile course
Patriotic race-day atmosphere
Community support along the route
A festive downtown finish
Fourth of July celebration energy throughout Albany
Great memories and small-town Kentucky charm
The Spirit of 76 7.6 Miler is more than just a race — it is a celebration of community pride, American spirit, and the traditions that make Independence Day special. Come spend your Fourth of July morning running through one of Kentucky’s most welcoming communities and be part of a brand-new holiday tradition.
Lace up your running shoes, wear your red, white, and blue, and join us for an unforgettable Independence Day experience in Albany, Kentucky!
Race Details
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM CST
Distance: 7.6 Miles
Start Location: 76 Falls Country Club
Finish Location: Downtown Albany
Event: Part of the Spirit of 76 Celebration
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!
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Running
7.6 Miler
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Albany, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:27 AM and sets at 8:02 PM local time (CDT) in Albany on July 4, 2026 — 14h 35m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Spirit of 76: 7.6 Miler
7.6 Miler · 50 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Crouch | 46:36 | 6:08 /mi |
| 2 | James Shelley | 49:51 | 6:34 /mi |
| 3 | Alex Rochelle | 50:27 | 6:38 /mi |
| 4 | Graham Hudson | 51:49 | 6:49 /mi |
| 5 | Roberto Pascual | 57:37 | 7:35 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Find upcoming events by distance:
- Albany Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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, 2 Albany events
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