Run or Walk this family friendly 5K race raising funds to help cancer patients in the Upper Cumberland. The Summer Splash 5k offers racers opportunities to cool off along the course at optional “drenching stations” and “misting stations.” All participants will be timed and have the option to order a Summer Splash T-Shirt.
Proceeds from the Summer Splash 5K will go toward the Cancer Care Fund at Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation and participants are encouraged to run in honor or memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. The race was established in memory of Sarah Alice Bagci, who battled Burkitt's Lymphoma.
The race will begin promptly at 6 pm, beginning near Dogwood Park Amphitheater with the start line on N Walnut Ave. Note, there is construction in the lot between the park and start line. We will be gathering in the parking lot near Cigi's and the Exceptional Bean, and then walking to the start line together just before the race begins.
Red White & BOOM FREEDOM 5K Run/Walk
Friday, July 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Location: The Exceptional Bean – 55 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville
Celebrate America with a fun and meaningful evening run! Wear your red, white, and blue and run for freedom, fun, and community pride in our 3rd Annual FREEDOM 5K.
3 Divisions -
General - $50. (All Runners and Walkers 13 and up)
Veteran - $40. (Active, Served, or Retired Military)
Kids Fun Run - $35. (12 and under)
To Register: runsignup.com/Race/TN/Cookeville/RedWhiteandBoom5k
Presented by Better Cookeville and Better Together -- Benefitting The Exceptional Bean. Stay tuned for updates and spread the word to your friends and family!
Red White & BOOM Presented by these great partners:
LifeChurch, Ford Lincoln of Cookeville, Cash Express, Store Smart, Coca-Cola, Henry Brothers Roofing & Siding, Better Together, Food City, Rogers Group, Clayton Homes, Rush Towing, Dependable Auto Sales, Averitt, Twin Lakes, Vulcan, Putnam Properties, T.W. Frierson Contractors, The Real Estate Collective, G&L Tubing, Wilson Bank & Trust, TX Roadhouse, McGriff, 94.7 Country Giant, 98.5 KISS FM, 106.1 The Eagle, Grace 107, UC Reporter, Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine, GOAdvertising, First National Bank, Home2Suites, Holiday Inn, Ace Droneworks, Forwanders Photos, Pictures by Kaylin, Shelton Consulting Solutions, Trackside, BetterCookeville, City of Cookeville, and Putnam County.
For Full Event Details visit... www.redwhiteandboomcookeville.com
Saturday, July 4 | Brentwood, TN
Start your Independence Day with a Brentwood tradition! 🇺🇸 Join us for the 27th Annual Andrews Cadillac Firecracker 5K, hosted by the Brentwood Family YMCA and benefiting the Brentwood Family YMCA.
The certified, chip-timed 5K kicks off at 7:30 AM from Andrews Cadillac and features a scenic road course perfect for runners chasing a PR and walkers looking to celebrate the Fourth in an active way. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, and the course is stroller- and pet-friendly!
Luken Kids Fun Run 1K
At 7:00 AM, kids ages 12 and under can take part in the Luken Kids Fun Run 1K — a fun and festive way to get the whole family involved.
Swag & Awards
All participants receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal.
Awards include:
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
Top Overall Masters (40+)
Top Overall Grand Masters (50+)
Top Overall Senior Grand Masters (60+)
Post-Race Celebration
Stick around for a fun, family-friendly celebration featuring a balloon artist, Captain America, inflatables, snow cones, popcorn, face painting, and local vendors.
Registration & Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup: July 3, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Brentwood Family YMCA
Race morning packet pickup: July 4, starting at 6:00 AM at Andrews Cadillac
There’s no better way to kick off your Fourth of July than with fitness, family, and community spirit. We’ll see you at the starting line! 🇺🇸🏃♀️
Lace up and celebrate history in motion! 🇺🇸🏃♀️
America’s 250th Birthday Semiquincentennial 5K invites runners and walkers of all ages to kick off this once-in-a-generation celebration in beautiful Clarksville, Tennessee. The scenic course winds through McGregor Park and along the Red River Trail, offering peaceful river views, shaded paths, and a smooth, runner-friendly route that showcases the natural beauty of our community.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a fun run with friends, or walking in patriotic spirit, this 5K is all about honoring America’s past while moving confidently into the future.
And the celebration doesn’t stop at the finish line! 🎉 After the race, head straight into downtown Clarksville for a lively festival featuring live music, local food and vendors, family activities, and patriotic festivities as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday together.
Run. Celebrate. Be part of history.
Join us for the Semiquincentennial 5K and a downtown festival you won’t want to miss.
Now Officially Managed By Central Kentucky Race Management!
Central Kentucky Race Management and The Hardin County History Museum proudly present the 7th Annual "Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K Run/ Walk" on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. This historic event is dedicated to one of the Founders' Day organizers Tim C. Walker who also served as mayor from (2011-2013) before his term was cut short by his untimely death on June 14, 2013.
Tim Walker shaped the history of Elizabethtown and Hardin County and made it a better place, so please join us on July 4th!
Registration
Registration is $25
Each registered runner will receive a Race T-shirt (to be guaranteed a T-shirt, please register by the shirt deadline of June 19, 2026)
Kids 9 and Under run for only $10
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be race morning beginning at 7am at the soccer pavilion located near the back of the park on the right. The race will start at 8 am. The course will remain inside the sports park and travel along the asphalt walking trail surrounding the park. Each loop will be 1.55 miles long. There will be a water stop after the first loop. Bathrooms will be open for the runners at the Sports Park.
This race is a fundraiser for the Hardin County History Museum and is in honor of our late Mayor Tim Walker, who created Founders' Day. The event moved last year to the Sports Park he loved and helped create, making the day even better.
About Tim Walker
Tim was a history lover and an outstanding leader at the museum, in the local community, and in his church. As a leader, he shared his faith and his vision to improve the quality of life for all. This 5k is dedicated to his memory and was created to honor his legacy by bringing families together in downtown Elizabethtown to celebrate our city's birth.
Robert F. Kennedy once said, "It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an idea or acts to improve the lot of others or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."
45th Annual Stars and Stripes 5k Run, 5k Walk, 1 mile kids Run*.
July 4th, 2026, 7:30AM
*Parents and guardians are responsible for their children in all events. There is traffic along the race course. Parents must accompany young children.
Price increases after July 1st
The Lakefest Mike Hill 10k began in 1976. Mike Hill, HK Cooper, and Bill Magruder wanted a race included in the bicentennial celebration. Mike encouraged businesses and people throughout the community to get involved in the race. It was known as the Lakefest 10k until Mike's untimely passing in 2007. The race was then changed to the Lakefest Mike Hill 10k. Since then, a 5k has been added.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Nashville, TN
Ready to fire up your July 4th!? Kick off your Music City July 4TH celebration starting and finishing at Centennial Park in Nashville! Bring the whole family to share the patriotic celebrations with this traditional run/walk through downtown Nashville. All ages and fitness levels will love running past Nashville’s landmarks!
Every 5K & 1 Mile participant will receive a commemorative medal & participant tee!