Culpeper July 4th Freedom 5k
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Culpeper July 4th Freedom 5K
The Culpeper July 4th Freedom 5K is a community running event held on July 4, 2026, at Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St, Culpeper, VA. The route travels through Yowell Meadow Park and highlights local Revolutionary War history as part of the America250 celebration.
Registration opens July 5, 2025. Early registration through June 15 offers an individual fee of $35 and includes a commemorative race T-shirt and a custom finisher's medal celebrating Culpeper's Revolutionary history. Groups of five or more may register at a reduced rate of $30 per participant through June 15. After June 15 the listed fees are $40 for individual registration and $35 for group participants.
The event supports the Museum of Culpeper History and forms part of the Culpeper Festival Committee's day-long Independence Day celebration. A Group Costume Competition runs alongside the race with prizes for Best Red, White, and Blue Spirit, Most Historically Accurate Revolutionary Theme, and Most Creative Patriotic Design.
Local businesses have the option to sponsor the event to support the museum and gain visibility with participants and visitors. The event description focuses on community, history, and fundraising for local preservation efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
