Red, White & ZOOM Rocket Pop 5K

Come celebrate Independence Day in Athens with a brand NEW 5K! This is your chance to come kick-off your 4th of July celebration by running a brand‑new certified course along the Swan Creek Greenway in Athens, Alabama Course The race START and FINISH are both at the Athens Sportsplex by the swimming pool. There will be a turn-around point halfway. 5K USATF Certification #AL26026JE Amenities, Features, and Highlights SWAG All runners registered before our midnight deadline on June 15th will receive a special race cooling towel to help keep you cool all summer long! Aid Stations There will be two aid and recovery stations, one aid station will be available at the START/FINISH line area and one between mile 1 and 2 of the course. The START/FINISH line are aid station will have hydration, first aid, snacks, and electrolytes. On Course aid station will have water and first aid. Additional Information Early Packet Pick-up Friday, July 3rd from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM at 100N Beaty Street - the brick building by the duck pond Race Day Schedule Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 6:00-6:45 AM Announcements and 5K call to start: 6:45 AM 5K Race Start: 7:00 AM Awards: 8:15 AM FAQ Where is the race? Sportsplex Swimming Pool Parking lot 1403 US-3 Athens, AL When is the event? Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - 7 am CT RACE START What time should I arrive? If you can't make it to early packet pick-up on Friday, July 3rd, please plan to arrive prior to 6:30 to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up Can I register on race day? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 15 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 6:45 AM to support our planned start time Where do I get my packet? Early Packet Pickup for the Race will be held at 100N Beaty Street--the brick building by the duck pond -- on Friday, July 3rd from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM or you ca