Colors of Independence 5K Run/Walk

Registration is OPEN! Sign up to start your 4th of July off with a bang - at the hottest race in the Southern Tier!   O say, can you see... the finish line? Get a head start on the 4th of July by joining us at the 4 on the 4th! This 4-mile road course in Endwell, NY will challenge you with its hills, but you’ll be thanking us during its fast finish. With premium swag and our post-race party, there is simply no better way to start your holiday.   Runners, joggers and walkers are all welcome to participate in this community event. We strongly encourage interested participants to register online and pick up their information before July 3. We expect a high volume of runners on race-day, so it would make your race day experience all the better.   The Star-Spangled Experience  This 4-mile course boasts beautiful neighborhoods, parks, hills - and a super fast and flat finish in the parking lot of Visions HQ. Our race is kid and stroller family, a great way to get the whole family involved to start the holiday! Each participant that registers before May 3 is guaranteed a race tank - limited sizes will be available for those who register after.    After you cross the finish line, enjoy premium food and beverages in our Athlete Village. Mimosa or beer at 9:00am, or how about an ice cream cone? Anything goes on the 4th of July! (Alcoholic beverages are available for those aged 21+ only).    Each participant will receive a finisher medal as they cross the finish line. Shortly after the final participant has crossed the finish line, awards will begin. We have some pretty spectacular prizes for our top finishers, too!
Cash prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for each age groupCash prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners Come in your best red, white, and blue gear to be eligible to win our 'best dressed' prize. Dress in your most over-the-top patriotic gear!   Our race is the perfect way to start your 4th of July celebrations - it's quick, fun, and is a sure way to pump up your patriotic spirit 🎆     Registration Fees

1/1/-1/31/24: Early bird pricing! Sign up for just $25 until 1/31

2/1-5/31/24: $30   6/1-7/4: $35   Group Pricing Bring your friends, co-workers or family members and create a team!! Teams of 4 or more will receive $5 off each participant. Upon creating the team, the first 3 registrants will pay full price, once the team minimum of 4 members has been reached, the previous 3 registrations will receive an automatic $5 refund. All registrations to the same team after that will already reflect the $5 discount. May not be combined with other discounts, like race bundles.   Age-Based Pricing 10-17 years old: $15 Participants 9 and under run for free!   Visions members always receive a $5 registration discount.     If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at 4onthe4th@visionsfcu.org.