Join the Pineland Striders for our annual Independence Day Races! This year, we have the honor of celebrating America's semiquincentennial anniversary! There's really no better way to honor the occasion than with some sweaty summer miles. It's what the founding fathers would have wanted. The event features a 10K, 5K, and FREE Kids' Fun Run. The first 300 participants to register for the USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed 10K and 5K will receive our usual amazing swag item. Stay tuned for the official reveal, but remember--we don't do t-shirts! Both the 10K and 5K courses are fast and flat. On-course hydration will be available. Strollers are allowed on both the 10K and 5K races. Sorry, pet-lovers, but dogs are not allowed in the race. With a two-hour cutoff, all paces are welcome! The 5K route is entirely on pavement, but the 10K will return to our traditional route. 10K runners will once again cut across the grass athletic fields for a short stretch. Both races will finish on the track. Cou
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Pineland Striders Independence Day Races 2026 — Medford, NJ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Medford, NJ.
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
