The Great American Race
About this race
Welcome to the 6th annual Great American Race, a CLASSIC Event. Let's kick off July 4th with a 5k, 10k, and Costume Contest! The event will take place at Visalia's Riverway Sports Park and the paved trails along the St. Johns Trail.
Join us as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday!
Kids 9 and under registration fees are discounted at registration.
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the The Great American Race. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Visalia.
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10K Run
5K Run
Virtual
Virtual runs are events that you do on your own schedule and your own course. You will not be eligible for any awards. Your results are not official and are not posted. Your event shirt and finisher's medal will be mailed to you automatically within 2 weeks after the event.
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About Visalia
The Great American Race takes place in Visalia, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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