Join Springfield for its first-ever Independence Day 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, starting at 8 AM—a fun way to celebrate while honoring the First Responders who protect our community. Registration is $25 (sign up by June 22 to snag a free race shirt), with awards including medals for top overall finishers and age group winners across multiple divisions, plus team trophies in Hometown Hero, Most Patriotic, and Most Abraham Lincolns categories. The scenic course loops through historic downtown Springfield and beautiful Idle Hour Park, with packet pickup beginning at 6:30 AM on race morning.