Ventura 4th of July 5K
Celebrate Independence Day with a fun, fast, family-friendly 5K at the beach in Ventura! Whether you're chasing a new personal best, running with friends and family, or simply looking for a great way to start your 4th of July, the Ventura 4th of July 5K is the perfect way to kick off the holiday. Come run, celebrate, and help us make this event a new Ventura 4th of July tradition!
What You Get
Every registration includes:
👕Official Ventura 4th of July 5K Race T-Shirt
⏱️ Professional live chip timing
📊 Immediate post-race results displayed digitally at the finish
📱 Post-race digital results available online
🏆 Awards for the top 3 finishers in every age group
🎉 4th of July race-day atmosphere
🏪 Local vendors and community businesses
📸 Free Race Day photos and memories
🙌 A professionally organized, runner-focused race experience
🏆 Awards
We're recognizing runners throughout the field! Top 3 finishers in every age group will receive an award, giving runners of all ages something to race for. Whether you're competing for the overall win, trying to set a PR, or racing against the clock in your age group, there's a reason to push to the finish.
Start Your 4th of July the Right Way
Grab your friends, family, running group, and neighbors and join us in Ventura for a morning of running, celebration, and community. Run the 5K. Earn your shirt. Chase an award. Celebrate the 4th.
Limited to the first 500 runners!
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6773270279/
Registration opens October 1, 2026.
REGISTRATION:
$25 Super Early (First 100 Registrants!)
$30 Early Bird (Through Dec 31)
$35 Regular (Jan 1- Feb 28)
$40 Spring (Mar 1- May 31)
$45 Summer (Jun 1- Jun 27)
$50 Race Week (Jun 28-July 3)
$55 Race Day (July 4)
Jul 04, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Ventura.
Learn more about the host city, Ventura.
Ventura, officially the City of San Buenaventura, is a city in and the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States. It is a coastal city located northwest of Los Angeles. The population was 110,763 at the 2020 United States census. Ventura is a popular tourist destination, owing to its historic landmarks, beaches, and resorts.
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