The 31th annual Rotary Club of Kernersville 4th of July 5K will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM. We average over 400 runners each year. Trophies will be presented to the top 3 male/female overall finishers. We also present trophies to the top 3 male/female finishers in each age group. Age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up. All current safety guidelines at the time of the race will be followed. We also have prize money available to top 5 M/F finishers. $500, $300, $200, $100 & $50. Contact cswisher@triad.rr.com for elite entry info. Early packet pickup will be at Fleet Feet in Winston Salem - 278 Harvey St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 from 4 to 6 PM on Friday, July 3. Packets can also be picked up at Pinnacle Financial Partners, 211 Broad Street, Kernersville on race day starting at 6:30 AM.
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Rotary Club of Kernersville 4th of July 5K Run 2026 — Kernersville, NC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Kernersville, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
