Independence Day 10K - Breckenridge
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Independence Day 10K Trail Run
The Independence Day 10K Trail Run is a scenic trail race in Breckenridge held on July 4. The event features a 10K course that showcases views around Breckenridge and operates under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service and the White River National Forest. The 2026 edition uses a new Main Street start location at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Main Street.
Entry is limited to 500 participants. Registered entrants receive a race t-shirt; shirts are available for the first 500 registrants and sizes are distributed on a first come, first served basis. Online registration closes the day before the race. In-person bib and t-shirt pick up is available the day before at Carter Park, and race-day pick up is available at the Main Street start.
There is a strict course cutoff for completion by 10:00am. Course marshals at Barney Ford, about 2 miles into the route, will assess progress and may shorten the course for participants who have not reached that point by 8:10am. Parking for the event is limited; organizers note the South Gondola Parking Structure and the Stephen C. West Ice Arena as parking options and recommend using the Breck Free Ride or walking to the start when possible.
The event lists a title sponsor and an official medical sponsor and provides past results and photos from previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
