🎆 Run White & Blue 5K 📍 Downtown Norfolk, Nebraska 🕗 Race Start: 8:00 AM | Saturday, July 4, 2026 Kick off your Independence Day with a fun, festive 5K in the heart of Norfolk! The Run White & Blue 5K is a family-friendly race that winds through Downtown Norfolk, takes you through the scenic trails of Johnsons Park, and along the beautiful riverfront before finishing back downtown—just in time for the city’s 4th of July Parade at 10:00 AM. 🕡 Race Day Details: Location: Riverpoint Square 301 W Norfolk Ave (Downtown Norfolk) Race Packet Pick-Up: Friday, July 3rd from 5:00-7:00PM or Saturday, July 4th from 6:30-7:45AM at Riverpoint Square 301 W Norfolk Ave (Downtown Norfolk) Same-Day Registration: Didn't register in advance? No problem! You can still sign up on race day. Same-day registration will be available from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (***Registration will close at 7:00AM) Race Meeting: 7:40 AM (pre-race instructions & announcements) Race Start: 8:00 AM 🚗 See instructions for where to park on the race map below. 🏃♂️ Check out the race route on the race map below. 🎽 Every participant receives: A custom Run White & Blue T-shirt A commemorative finisher medal (***Runners Must register by June 25th to be guaranteed a T-Shirt) 🏅 Awards include: Top 3 Overall Male & Female 💰 Prize Money: - 1st Place: $300 - 2nd Place: $200 - 3rd Place: $100 + Individual medals for the top 3 Male & Female in each age division (non-cash awards) Specialty Prizes for: - Most Patriotic - Furthest Traveled - Oldest Runner - Youngest Runner Whether you’re running for a personal best, celebrating freedom with family, or just looking for an active start to the holiday—this race is for you. Come dressed in your red, white, and blue best and let’s start the 4th off with a bang! 🎇 👉 Register above and be part of a Norfolk tradition in the making!
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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 Norfolk, NE.
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
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Run White and Blue 5K 2026 — Norfolk, NE takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Where is Run White and Blue 5K 2026 — Norfolk, NE held?
Run White and Blue 5K 2026 — Norfolk, NE is held at 301 W Norfolk Ave in Norfolk, Nebraska.
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