Founding Fathers 5K Run & Walk
Kick off Vermillion's Fourth of July Celebration with a fun 5K run or walk! Participants are encouraged to wear their most patriotic gear – costumes encouraged. Registration and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. Your registration will include a t-shirt, giveaways, and post-race fuel.
Walk starts: 8:30 a.m.
Run starts: 9 a.m.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as best dressed! We'll have an awards ceremony at the main stage (Shakespeare grotto) before the Fourth of July event officially starts. Age group awards will also be presented to the top male and female finisher in each of the following categories:
- 12 & Under
- 13–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60–69
- 70+
The walk will be a non-competitive event.
Route
The race begins and ends in Prentis Park near the North Shelter. Run on West Clark to Carr Street, then run the bike paths along Cherry Street to Pine. Finish strong to Prentis Park!