Valley 4th RUN 2026

Valley 4th RUN is a July 4th race in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia, with three choices instead of one fixed distance: 1.5 miles, 5K, or 10K. It is chip timed, so people who want an official result can race it seriously, but the setup also leaves room for families and anyone who wants a shorter holiday run or walk. The route sends participants through the streets of downtown Harrisonburg, and the field is open to runners, walkers, and rollers, including wheelchair racers and people with strollers. Its most playful detail is the Slip 'n Slide Finish Line, which turns the end of the race into a very July 4th kind of cool-down.