July 4th, 2026 Race Starts 7:04 AM  at Mercy Healthpoint Fitness 410 W Main St Jackson, MO

• 5K Run: Runners are allowed to walk

• 5K Walk: Walkers must walk the entire course

• Firecracker 1-Mile: Walk or run just for fun (begins at 7:10 a.m.)

All race proceeds benefit Mercy Children’s Wellness Fund, which helps support the goal of improved child health, pregnancy outcomes and development for the well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income, first-time parents. To support parents, childcare will be available to participants on race day.

Registration includes entry in the race of choice, a T-shirt (if registered for one) and swag bag. To be guaranteed a shirt size, register by Monday, June 16. The registration deadline is Tuesday, July 1. There are several ways to register for the Independence Day 5K

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