Pottstown Patriotic 5K 2026 — Pottstown, PA

The classic 4th of July race through the streets of Pottstown is BACK for its 40th installment! Join us in Pottstown for the most patriotic 5K of the year! Deck yourself out in RED , WHITE , and BLUE and burn off that afternoon barbeque before you eat it! Stick around afterwards to enjoy Pottstown's 4th of July Parade on the very streets you run! Date: Saturday July 4th Time: 8:00 AM Course: You'll start at the corner of Beech and Grant Streets (high end of the Ricketts center at the basketball court), run down Keim Street to High Street, and through the streets of Pottstown back to the Ricketts Center. Cost: $27.50 until 1/31; $30 until 4/30; $32.50 until 7/1; $35 after 7/1 and on race day! A portion of the registration fees and 100% of all donations will benefit the Pottstown Parks and Rec Department! Don't miss out on this tradition! Race Swag: Quality race-themed T-shirt (unisex sizes) guaranteed if you register by 6/20 at midnight and will remain available while quantities last. Bib Pickup : Bib pickup opens at 7 am on race day right near the starting line at the Ricketts Center! Awards: Awards for 1st Male & Female Overall; Top 2 M & F in 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 and Over!