The Edmonds 5K
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The Edmonds 4th of July 5K
The Edmonds 4th of July 5K is a community running event held in Edmonds, Washington on July 4, 2026. Races start at Edmonds City Park and the course finishes at 4th and Main on the Edmonds parade route. The 5K route passes through Edmonds and the Town of Woodway.
Distances offered:
- 5K, timed, prizes for top three in each gender and age-category winners
- 1K Family Run, untimed, $5 for children 13 and under and $10 for participants over 13
- Senior Saunter 1K, untimed, geared to active seniors
The 5K includes a traditional informal challenge against a costumed runner portraying Ol’ Man Brackett; the first 50 people in the 5K who beat him to the finish earn a prize. Awards for the 5K winners are presented shortly after the race at the finish area.
Additional event elements include a Fourth of July costume contest held before the races, a drawing to win four VIP parade viewing seats for those registered before June 10, and packet pickup on July 2 at the Edmonds Chamber Log Cabin, 120 5th Ave N, Edmonds. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after June 10. Strollers are allowed and pets are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
