The Great American 5k – Linn Creek, MO 2026

The inaugural Great American 5K debuts on Saturday, July 4, in Linn Creek, Missouri, and it’s built to be the patriotic centerpiece of the holiday. Timed perfectly with America’s 250th birthday, this race delivers a crisp, fast route and the kind of dialed-in organization that makes for a smooth, high-energy start to the day. It’s a brand-new tradition designed to feel big right out of the gate—red, white, and ready to run. With the semiquincentennial as our backdrop, the event leans fully into the celebration. Expect bold, commemorative shirts, standout finisher awards, and race-day touches that make the entire experience feel worthy of a once-every-250-years milestone. Even better, proceeds benefit Heroes Outreach . The Heroes Outreach Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing suicide among military veterans and first responders by combatting isolation and the loss of camaraderie. The program primarily achieves this through “Gatherings”—weekly, informal meetups at