Independence Day Festival

JUL

4

2026

Independence Day Festival in St. Marys, GA on July 4, 2026 features a 5K, 10K and a youth 1-mile fun run; races are chip timed and proceeds benefit Kiwanis Programs and the Camden Community Family Center.

Sat 4 Jul 2026

St. Marys, Georgia

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10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Independence Day Festival

The Independence Day Festival takes place on July 4, 2026 in St. Marys, Georgia. The 57th annual event is held at 106 Dillingham E, St. Marys, GA 31558 and includes multiple running events with proceeds benefiting Kiwanis Programs and the Camden Community Family Center.

Race distances offered:

5K
10K (6.2 miles)
Youth 1 Mile Fun Run

Entry fees are listed for each race: the 5K is $25, the 10K is $30, and the youth 1-mile is $15. Registration opened on 12/31/2025; registration for the 5K and 10K closes on 5/31/2026 and youth registration closes on 6/30/2026.

Runners will be self seeded and begin from the start/finish arch. Overall awards are based on gun time, while age group awards use chip time. The event timing is provided by Second Wind Race Timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k Run

5 km

5k Run

Youth 1 Mile Fun Run