Independence Day Dash 2025
Welcome to the second-annual Independence Day Dash 5K and Kids' Fun Run. A chance to break a sweat before kicking back all day with family and friends.
Stars, Stripes & Spirit Award
Whether you're rocking a full Uncle Sam suit, bedazzled with fireworks, or just draped in enough red, white, and blue to stop traffic, we want to see it at the 2nd Annual Independence Day Dash!
Strut your stuff for a shot at the highly prestigious (and mildly ridiculous) Stars, Stripes & Spirit Award. Yes, there will be prizes. No, they won’t change your life—but come on, this is Parks and Rec, not the Oscars. Expect something fun, festive, and probably under $10.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) invites local businesses to support this fun, family-friendly tradition on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Sycamore Grove Park.
Thank you to our Patriot Sponsor, Demitri's Taverna, Livermore!
For more information about event sponsorship, visit our sponsorship page or email amcgovern@larpd.org .
Independence Day Dash 5k
The 5k race is fun for the whole family or seasoned runners who want to leave their family in the dust.
The Course
This beautiful course tours lower Sycamore Grove Park on a mix of paved and dirt trails, perfect for creating fireworks along your fitness journey.
This flat-ish loop combines the Winery Loop dirt trail and returns on the paved Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail through the middle of Sycamore Grove Park.
5k (3.1 Miles)
Price: $35
Time: 8:00 am
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Kids Run (12 years and Under)
The Kids Run is an untimed event all for the love of the game. It is open to runners 12 years old and younger.
The Course:
The course will be a 400-meter race out and back along the Sycamore Trail, starting and ending in front of the Wetmore Entrance of Sycamore Grove Park.
Event: Kids Run (400 Meters)
Price: Free
Time: 9:15 am
($12 if you want to add a shirt)
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RACE DAY INFO
Everything you need to know about race day, including parking and packet pickup.
Parking Info
Please park at Independence Park (2798 Holmes Street, Livermore) and walk to the Wetmore entrance of Sycamore Grove Park.
Packet Pick-Up
More Info Coming Soon!
Strollers
The trail section can be a bit rocky, so it may not be ideal for strollers.
Dogs
We love your pups as much as you do, but we will politely ask you to leave them at home for everyone's safety. We know your dog would be fine, but it is those other pups we're worried about.
Proceeds Benefit the LARPD Foundation
A portion of the proceeds will go to support the LARPD Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit that funds the Community Support Scholarship Program to provide everyone access to LARPD's Recreation Classes, Camps, Swim Lessons, Drop-In Programs, Sports Programs, and more! They also support valuable projects throughout Livermore, like communication boards at playgrounds, owl boxes at Sycamore Grove, microscopes and a snake terrarium for environmental education, support for senior programs, and more!
In 2023, the Community Support Program supported over 300 individuals and 121 swim lessons to members of the Livermore Community.
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life throughout the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District through advocacy, collaboration, and financial assistance, primarily focused on providing recreation opportunities for the underserved and enhancing parks and open space.
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