Join VARRA on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM at Riverside Park for a fun 5k! This year, the Sparkler Kids 1 Mile run will begin at 8:15 AM to allow for kiddos to participate in the fun as well!

For $30, you can participate in this firecrackin' good time of a race! Prices increase to $35 on Monday, June 1 and will go up to $40 on race day. Registration will end at 7:15 AM race morning. Paid VARRA members will receive a 20% discount, which is automatically applied at checkout.

Packet pickup will only be offered from 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM the morning of the race, Saturday, July 4th at Riverside Stadium. Bib assignment will happen during packet pickup at the check-in table setup with volunteers.

Race day parking is at the Riverside Stadium Parking Lot.

The race is chip timed with Overall Male, Overall Female, and age group awards 3 deep with 10 year age increments.

Sponsors are needed, so if you are interested in growing the local run community, please contact us at varrainfo@gmail.com.