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Independence Day Freedom 5K 2027

Date: Sunday, July 4, 2027
Start time: 8:30 AM start (Denver)
Location: Buena Vista, Colorado
Entry fee: From $25 · goes up to $30 on May 5, 2027
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
3K	Other	Jul 4, 20278:30 AM	$25$30 after May 5, 2027	–
5K	5K	Jul 4, 20278:30 AM	$25$30 after May 5, 2027	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$25 until May 5, then $30 until Jul 1, then $35 until Jul 4.

Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Colorado runs 37:11, about 11:58 a mile, based on 257 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:54 and men in 33:00.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:44 AM, and the 3K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 10,530 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Main St. and Railroad St., Buena Vista, CO 81211

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around July 4 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 76°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Independence Day Freedom 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Schedule

Early Packet Pickup: July 3rd 5:00pm - 6:30pm @ Buena Vista Splash Pad. Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration: 7:30am and closes at 8:15am. The race will begin at 8:30a.m. Awards/Raffle are held at 9:30a.m. (to conclude before parade at 10am!

Course

Courses

These beautiful courses capture some of the best of BV. The 5K includes approximately 2 miles on paved roads. The middle mile is on a dirt path that follows along the Arkansas River. This is a family friendly trail suitable for walkers and…

Awards

Awards/Raffle

Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the 5K will be announced and given awards. (by Rocky Mountain Engraving ). Instead of age group awards, all participants are entered into our raffle drawing upon completion of the race. Stop by the awards…

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Race details

Where: Main St. and Railroad St., Buena Vista, CO 81211Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 10,530 feet
Results posted by the race: 2022, 2023, 2024
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Other
Editions: 2027 (Jul 4, 2027), 2026 (Jul 4, 2026), 2025 (Jul 4, 2025), 2024 (Jul 4, 2024), 2023 (Jul 4, 2023), 2022 (Jul 4, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Independence Day Freedom 5K?: Sunday, July 4, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on May 5, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Colorado?: At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Other.
Where does it start?: Main St. and Railroad St., Buena Vista, CO 81211.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on On the Go Map; the link is under Start location and course.