Join runners of all ages for this beloved one-mile chip-timed race in Highland, IN, now celebrating its 42nd year as the official start to the Twilight Independence Day Parade! This race counts toward the Calumet Striders 2026 Gold Cup Series and offers awards for top finishers in multiple categories, including overall winners, masters, Clydesdale/Athena competitors, and special prizes for the fastest sub-4:00 male and sub-4:50 female runners (with a $1,000 prize). The event takes place Friday, July 3 at 6:30 PM starting at 40th St. and Kennedy Ave., with early registration ($15 through July 2) recommended to secure your T-shirt—find full details and the course map at runsignup.com.