Missouri · 5K
The Great American 5k
The Great American 5k is a 5K event held in Linn Creek, Missouri. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027. About 251 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 4, 2027
- Location
- Linn Creek, MO
- Field size
- ~251 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Location
- Linn Creek, Missouri
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 251 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:04 AM CDT
About the The Great American 5k
The Great American 5K returns on Sunday, July 4, 2027, after a tremendous inaugural event that sold out and welcomed runners from across the United States—and even internationally. We can't think of a better way to begin Independence Day than with a fast, family-friendly 5K celebrating community, patriotism, and giving back. The course winds through the Linn Creek Industrial Park, chosen for its safe, relatively flat layout that's perfect for runners, walkers, families, and those pushing stroll…
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The Great American 5k: common questions
- When is the The Great American 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027.
- Where is the The Great American 5k held?
- In Linn Creek, Missouri.
- What distances does the The Great American 5k offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the The Great American 5k?
- About 251 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Great American 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Great American 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Great American 5k start?
- 7:04 AM CDT.
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