The Great American 5k

JUL

4

2026

Celebrate America's 250th with the inaugural Great American 5K in Linn Creek on July 4, a welcoming 5 km for all paces. Enjoy commemorative shirts, finisher awards and a post race party while supporting Folds of Honor.

Sat 4 Jul 2026

Linn Creek, Missouri

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event details

The Great American 5K is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Linn Creek, Missouri. The event distance is 5 km. The listed location is 828 Business Park Road, Linn Creek, MO 65052, and the venue is the Linn Creek Industrial Park. The base entry fee is $35, with the price set to increase after May 25, 2026.

Race features

This edition is the inaugural running of the Great American 5K and is scheduled to coincide with the United States semiquincentennial (America’s 250th birthday). Organizers list commemorative shirts and finisher awards as part of the event items. Proceeds benefit Folds of Honor, a charity that provides scholarships for families of fallen and disabled service members. The event description notes planned race-day organization, on-course support, and a post-race atmosphere hosted by the Linn Creek Industrial Park. The event description references participation by a range of runners and walkers, including competitive racers, casual joggers, and walkers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km