510 E Lake Street, Topeka IN
Friday, July 4th, 2025
🎉 Independence Day Celebration
- Tradition: The Independence Day celebration in Topeka, Indiana is a grand tradition.
- Activities: Each year, the tiny town comes alive with a fireworks display, a parade, basketball and softball tournaments, food vendors, kids games, and a watermelon eating competition.
- Kickoff: The day begins with the Road Run before the fireworks blast off or kids race to pick up candy at the parade.
- History: Begun in 1974, the road run is the oldest consecutively run race in the state.
🏃♂️ Race Details
- Date: This year's race, the 51st annual, will take place on Thursday, July 4th.
- Location: The event will be held at Topeka East Park located at 510 E Lake Street.
- Events: The road run has two events for kids and adults: a One-Mile Fun Run for kids 13 and under and a 5K race for all ages.
- Start Times: The One-Mile Fun Run kicks off at 8:15 a.m., followed by the 5K race at 8:30 a.m.
🥇 Awards and Registration
- Medals: Medals will be awarded to the top three boys and girls in the One-Mile Fun Run.
- Prizes: The top three men and women overall in the 5K will receive prizes, along with the top finisher in each age division.
- Age Groups: Various age groups include 1-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, and 65+.
- Registration: Race Day registration is also available, with T-shirts given on a first-come, first-serve basis.
⏰ Packet Pick-Up
- Time: Race Day packet pick-up starts at 7:00 AM.
- Location: Packet pick-up will be in the park's pavilion.
🔗 More Information
- Official Site: For more details, visit the [Topeka Road Run page](https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Topeka/Roadrun?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).
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