Date: Friday, July 4th, 2026
Time: Starting at 6:00 AM
Location: Festival Area at Vance Field
(12 Mt Vernon Trail, Gravelly Point Park, Mt Vernon Trail, Arlington, VA 22202)

Bib Distribution

You can pick up your bib in the Festival Area on race day beginning at 6:00 AM. Bibs are only available for pick up on race day. You'll need to show your unique bib number to pick up your bib in designated tents (1-99, 100-199, 200-299, etc.).

You must present your registration confirmation email to pick up your packet.

*Race day registration is not available.

Starting Line Location

12 Mt Vernon Trail, Gravelly Point Park, Mt Vernon Trail, Arlington, VA 22202
Vance Field

Getting There by Metro

The Mall area can be reached using the following Metro stations:

• Smithsonian/National Mall at 12th Street on the Mall
• Federal Center SW at 3rd and D Streets, SW
• L'Enfant Plaza at Maryland Avenue and 7th Street, SW
• Archives-Navy Memorial at Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street, NW
• Federal Triangle along 12th Street between Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues, NW

View the interactive Metro map for route planning.

Parking Options

• Airport Park Parking lot: Arlington, VA 22202, USA (0.1 miles from start)
• Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center Parking Lot (0.8 miles from start)
• Street Parking: Free but very limited. Arrive before 6:30 AM for best chance

Bike Valet: Bike valet service will be available near the starting line, starting at 6:00 AM.

Road Closures

Several roads will be closed as early as 4:00 AM. A full list of road closures can be found at NPS Road Closures.

The National Mall area has heightened security on July 4th. Allow extra time for security screenings.

Race results are available immediately after the race and can be searched by name, bib number, or browsed by age group. All races feature chip timing for accurate results.

2026 Results

Results will be posted here immediately following the race on July 4th, 2026.

Previous Years

The Independence Day Road Race attracts some of the nation's top distance runners competing for prize money in the 10K race.

2026 Elite Field

Elite athlete list TBD.

10K Prize Money

Male and female elite athletes compete for the following prizes:

*All prize amounts are in USD.

*Must have elite status in order to qualify.

Non-monetary awards will be given to the top 3 male and female 5K athletes during the awards ceremony.

Elite Athlete Registration

Are you an elite runner interested in competing? We offer complimentary entry for athletes meeting qualifying standards. Qualifying standards are available in the application form.

The Independence Day Road Race welcomes media coverage and provides full support for journalists, photographers, and content creators covering the event.

Media Credentials

Media credentials are available for working press, photographers, and broadcast media. Credentials provide access to the start/finish area, press tent, and designated course locations.

To request credentials, please email info@independencedayrace.com with:

• Full name and media outlet
• Assignment editor contact information
• Type of coverage (photo, video, print, broadcast)
• Proof of assignment or media affiliation

Press Resources

For press resources, please email info@independencedayrace.com:

• High-resolution race photos and logos
• Event fact sheet and course information
• Elite athlete bios and race history
• Interview opportunities with race director and top finishers

Have questions about the Independence Day Road Race? We're here to help!

Email: info@independencedayrace.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

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