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Clinton Celebrates America's 250th 5k

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About the Event

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang at our festive fourth of July 5k. Whether you are running for a personal best or just out for a stroll in your red, white and blue, this patriotic run is all about fun, community, and summer vibes. 

Unofficial bonus points for wearing your best red, white and blue attire!!!

Entry fee of $35 covers race entry and commemorative 250th t-shirt. T-shirt only guaranteed to those registered by Jun 6th!

Start Time: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at 8 am

Where: Starting line will be on North Center Street right outside the Vespasian Warner Library.

Finish will bring you right back to our historic downtown square for post race snacks and prime seating for our parade at 10 am!

Final course route TBD and will be shared prior to race day. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for any updates 

Day of packet pickup/Race sign up will be from 7-8 am at the starting line/Library area. Day of race registration will be limited and does not guarantee a T Shirt, so be sure to register early!

Evening before packet pickup  Friday, 7/3/2026 will be at the info booth on the square from 5-7pm (come for your packet stay for the musical entertainment!)

Not a runner or have a question? We would love for you to volunteer for race day logistics (finish line, road closures, water station, etc) If you are interested or have a question, please email us at clintoncelebratesamerica250@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

Races Offered

5K Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Clinton.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 21.5° / 31.0°
wb_sunny 23.5° / 33.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 8.4 /
water_drop 74.5%

About Clinton

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Clinton is the largest city in and the county seat of DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,898 at the 2023 census.

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