The Fourth of July Stampede
Celebrate Independence Day at The Fourth of July Stampede, a 5K and 1-mile trail event at Wooster Memorial Park. Runners, walkers, families, and community members of all ages are invited to kick off the Fourth of July with a fun morning on the trails.
Whether you want to tackle the technical singletrack, creek crossings, and climbs of the 5k, or enjoy a run/walk through the woods and around the field in the one mile, there is a distance for everyone!
A portion of each entry will go back to The Friends Wooster Memorial Park. Wear your red, white, and blue and join us for a festive holiday race!
Thanks to Renfrow Realty, the first 50 people who register will receive a pair of Swiftwick Vision "Long Roads Ahead" socks! Sizes will be on a first come first serve basis with packet pickup.
This race would not be possible without the support from our local sponsors, Germain Honda of College Hills, Renfrow Realty, and GRVL-Agency!
Packet Pick-Up:
July 3rd at The Aid Station Running Supply (131 N Market St, Wooster Ohio, 44691) during store hours, and race day pickup from 6:45-7:45am at Wooster Memorial Park.
Start Time:
Both the 5k and 1 mile will start at 8:00am from the Education Area Parking lot.
Awards:
All finishers: A custom stampede hat or Aid Station cap.
5k 1-3 Male and Female: The Aid Station Running Supply gift cards.
Jul 03, 2027
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Jul 03, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Wooster.
Learn more about the host city, Wooster.
Wooster is a city in Wayne County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located in northeastern Ohio, the city lies approximately 50 miles (80 km) south-southwest of Cleveland, 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Akron and 30 miles (48 km) west of Canton. The population was 27,232 at the 2020 census. It is the largest in Wayne County, and the center of the Wooster micropolitan area. Wooster is home to the private College of Wooster and the main branch of the Wayne County Public Library.
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