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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Jul 3, 20277:30 AM | $35$40 after Jun 30, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Jun 29, 20277:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Jul 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Charlottesville runs 35:26, about 11:24 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:56 and men in 29:45.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:54 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 480 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2801 Powell Creek Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Kiwanis Independence Day 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 20:04 or better, the top quarter in 25:55, and half the field in 35:48; the last tenth came in after 51:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:00 | 25:35 |
| 20-29 | 32:13 | 17:10 |
| 30-39 | 32:46 | 19:51 |
| 40-49 | 27:56 | 29:48 |
| 50-59 | 30:05 | 25:36 |
| 60-69 | 38:54 | 34:05 |
| 70+ | n/a | 51:36 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 7 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 98 to 105 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:09 to 35:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 105 (-30%) | 35:48 | under 20:04 | 15:41 |
| 2025 | 151 (+101%) | 31:12 | under 21:01 | 16:42 |
| 2024 | 75 (-33%) | 29:43 | under 20:23 | 18:28 |
| 2023 | 112 (+14%) | 30:55 | under 21:18 | 16:53 |
| 2022 | 98 | 30:09 | under 20:16 | 17:49 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:55, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around July 3 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 90°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 39% of days. Cold snaps dip to 63°F and hot years reach 97°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.
What the organizers of Kiwanis Independence Day 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Start at Hollymead Elementary School. Right on Powell Creek Drive. Right on Shadybrook Trail. Left on Turnberry Circle, continue around the circle. Left on Shadybrook Trail. Left on the short trail. Emerge from trainl onto N English Oaks…
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“A Charlottesville Holiday Tradition since 1983”
To Benefit Salvation Army -Camp Rappahannock, Central Little League, and Charlottesville Community Bikes.
Over $150,000 has been raised for charity over the past 42 years!
Sponsored by.
Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville
PACKET PICKUP: July 3rd from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Lakeside Middle School, and race morning from 6:30 AM.
“My 4th of July experience has been enriched over the years, thanks to this wonderful community event.”
~ Mark Lorenzoni
THE LAKESIDE COURSE
Start at Hollymead Elementary School.
Turn right on Powell Creek Drive.
Turn right on Shadybrook Trail.
Turn left on Turnberry Circle.
Continue around the circle and return back AND GO LEFT ON to Shadybrook Trail.