The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race
About this race
WHAT
The Fleet Feet Wilmington Battle for Independence Road Race
Go USA! Kick off your Independence Day with a race!
The Battle for Independence is a 4th of July race in Wilmington, NC, giving participants the chance to battle it out along Independence Blvd. on Wilmington’s scenic Cross City Trail. The race is flat and fast, helping draw in the best athletes in our region, but is also family friendly for runners of all ages.
We treat each Battle for Independence Race participant with southern hospitality as we celebrate the birth of our nation and honor those who serve.
DISTANCED OFFERED
5K | This event is timed
1 Mile | This event is NOT TIMED
*You can run or walk either event.
WHEN
Saturday, July 4, 2026
START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
The Pointe at Barclay
1450 Barclay Pointe Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28412
HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
PARKING
Parking is available in any legal parking spot at the Pointe at Barclay.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For the Full Schedule, click HERE
Pick your distance
Running
5K
You can run or walk this event. This event is timed.
1 Mile
You can run or walk this event. This event is NOT TIMED.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Wilmington.
About Wilmington
The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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