Star Spangled Spectacular

JUL

4

2026

The Star Spangled Spectacular is a July 4th tradition in Lima, featuring the area's largest Freedom 5K run/walk. After the morning race, the celebration continues with an evening concert and a large fireworks display. The 32nd annual event awards medals across a wide range of age groups.

Sat 4 Jul 2026

Lima, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Star Spangled Spectacular is a running event in Lima, Ohio. It is the 32nd annual edition and is scheduled for July 4, 2026.

The Course and Distances

The event features a single Freedom 5K run/walk, which the source text describes as the area's largest. The race starts in Faurot Park on S Cole Street, near the intersection of Lakewood Avenue.

Schedule and Extras

The event includes more than just the race. Later in the day, the Lima Area Concert Band will perform in the Rotary Pavilion in Faurot Park. The performance is followed by what is called the area's largest fireworks display.

Registration and Awards

Registration for the Freedom 5K costs $20 until June 4, 2026, and $25 after that date. Registration by June 15 includes a t-shirt. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each of ten age categories, ranging from 9 & Under to 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Freedom 5k