Stars and Stripes 5K
Celebrate Independence Day with a fun and festive 5K run/walk for all ages! The Stars and Stripes 5K is your chance to show off your patriotic spirit, enjoy a fun course, and kick off the 4th of July with energy and excitement. Whether you’re racing to set a new PR or strolling with family and friends, come dressed in your red, white, and blue and make this a star-spangled morning to remember!
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Carnie Smith Stadium
1705 S. Joplin St.,
Pittsburg, KS 66762
All participants will receive a finisher medal!
If you sign up before June 28th, you will have a GUARANTEED participant shirt. After that, they will be first come, first served.
2026 Sponsors
2025 Charity Partner: Outside the Wire Veterans Foundation
Outside the Wire, a nonprofit, is a veteran owned and established in Southeast Kansas by veteran Dr. Carol Meza-Bakke. They offer VA claims assistance, recreational services to all service members and their families.
We were able to raise $1,392!
We couldn’t have done that without the help of our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and vendors.
The collective effort from all of you helped us put together a super successful event. Thank you.
