Urbandale Independence Day Races
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Urbandale Independence Day Races
The Urbandale Independence Day Races take place on July 4, 2026, with start and finish at Walker Johnston Park at 86th and Douglas in Urbandale, Iowa. The event program includes multiple short-distance runs held as part of the city's Independence Day celebration.
The event features these distances:
- 5K run
- 1 mile kids run
- Tot Trot
Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before at Lion's Park Shelter House and the morning of the event at Walker Johnston Park. Registration fees listed include a $20 entry for the 5K and a family entry option; the kids mile and tot trot are listed as free. No event T-shirts will be provided due to reduced rates.
Awards and participant items are specified for each distance: 5K runners receive a 4th of July button; kids mile participants receive a prize and medal but no shirt; tot trot participants receive a ribbon. Winners and runners-up in each division will receive awards by mail, and awards are also provided to the top ten men and top ten women. All participants receive refreshments during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
