Pineland Striders Independence Day Races

🇺🇸 Event Overview

Join the Pineland Striders for our annual Independence Day Races! The Pineland Striders are proud to welcome runners to Medford, NJ for the 46th year! Join us in celebrating Independence Day with some sweaty summer miles!

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Events: 10K, 5K, and FREE Kids' Fun Run.
• Goodies: First 300 participants will receive a waterproof, wireless Bluetooth speaker!
• Course: Fast and flat courses with on-course hydration available.
• Strollers: Allowed in both 10K and 5K: pets are not allowed in the race.

🗺️ Course Information

Due to construction at Shawnee High School, neither race will finish on the track as is the tradition. The 5K route is essentially the same as always, but the 10K route is a bit different than past years. 10K runners will no longer run across the practice fields approaching the finish--this year's route will be entirely on the road, so if you're looking for a PR, this might be your year!

Course maps:

• 5K Course
• 2025 Updated 10K Course

💰 Scholarship and Charity

Proceeds from the races fund two scholarships for Shawnee High School student athletes, with the remaining proceeds benefiting Prince of Peace Community Food Pantry in Marlton, NJ.

🗓️ Registration Information

Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, June 25. Race day registration will be available ($55 for the 10K, $45 for the 5K)!

🏆 Team Challenge

We are excited to continue last year's new Team Challenge this year! When you sign up, feel free to create or join a team. All teams with five or more members will have their times entered into the Team Challenge. Each team's three fastest times will be combined, and the team with the fastest overall time will win the challenge! Awards will also be given out to the largest team and to the most spirited team. How your team shows off its spirit is up to you! Let's see you flex those creative muscles (but don't flex too hard--remember you have a race to run!).

📅 Event Schedule

• Friday, June 27th - Pre-Race Bib Pickup
  • 3:30pm-6:30pm at RunningCo of Medford (62 S Main Street, Medford, NJ 08055)
• Saturday, June 28th - RACE DAY!
  • 7:00am - Bib Pickup/Race Day Registration Begins
  • 8:00am - Free Kids' Fun Run Start
  • 8:05am - Pre-race warmup with 3DPT
  • 8:15am - 10K Start
  • 8:30am - 5K Start
  • 9:30am - 5K Awards Ceremony
  • 9:45am - 10K Awards Ceremony
  • 10:00am - Team Challenge Awards Ceremony
  • 10:30am - Event Concludes

🏅 Awards

Awards will be given to the first place male, female, and non-binary finisher in both the 10K and 5K races. Age group awards will be given to the first three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

📣 Sponsorship and Volunteers

If you represent a business that would be interested in joining us as a sponsor or vendor, please contact us.

We are looking for volunteers for the event: if you'd be willing to volunteer, please complete volunteer registration through RunSignUp.

🏃 Join Our Community

To learn more about the Pineland Striders running club, or to become a member, visit our website or Facebook page.

📍 Event Location

600 Tabernacle Road, Medford, NJ.

📎 Race Link

For more information, visit the race page: