Palmdale’s Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k 2026 — Palmdale, CA

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Palmdale, CA
Venue
5100 East Ave S
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $25.00
Events
Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k Walk/Run, Kid's 1/2 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8 and under), Kid's 1 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 9-12)
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Start early if you're traveling into Palmdale for this Independence Day race—the 8:00 AM gun means you'll need to arrive with time to spare for parking and registration. Held at 5100 East Ave S, the Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5K offers three distance options: a full 5K, a 1K, and a 500M event, making it accessible whether you're looking for a workout or bringing younger athletes. Entry fees range from $10 to $25 depending on registration timing and distance selected. This July 4th event in Palmdale, California gives you a race-day option during the holiday weekend.

From the Race Organizer
REGISTRATION is OPEN!!! July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To celebrate, the City of Palmdale and the High Desert Runners are hosting a 5k and a kid's K race at Sam Yellen Park. The cost of the 5k is only $25.00 and the Kid's K and 1/2 K races are only $15 !! The 5k race will be professionally chip timed. There will be T-shirts and medals given to all participants while supplies last. There will be age group awards given in the 5k race for the following age groups: 0-12 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Packet Pickup July 3rd: 5pm to 8pm at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors (930 East Avenue Q-9/ Palmdale CA 93550) Pick up race packets on Friday, July 3 to be entered for a raffle prize! July 4th (race morning): Beginning at 6:30am at Sam Yellen Park (5100 East Avenue S/ Palmdale CA. 93552) Race Schedule 8:00 am - Kid's 1/2 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8 and under) 8:15 am - Kid's 1 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8-12) 8:30 am - Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k Walk/Run

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Palmdale’s Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k 2026 — Palmdale, CA?

Palmdale’s Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k 2026 — Palmdale, CA takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Palmdale, California.

Where is Palmdale’s Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k 2026 — Palmdale, CA held?

Palmdale’s Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k 2026 — Palmdale, CA is held at 5100 East Ave S in Palmdale, California.

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