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.

The 5k race is fun for the whole family or seasoned runners who want to leave their family in the dust.

Race Details

• 5k (3.1 Miles)
• Price: $35
• Time: 8:00 am

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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.

The Kids Run is an untimed event all for the love of the game. It is open to runners 12 years old and younger.

Race Details 

• Event: Kids Run (400 Meters)
• Price: Free
• Time: 9:15 am
• ($12 if you want to add a shirt)

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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.

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. 

Stars and Stripes Spirit Award will happen at 7:40 a.m. at the starting line.

Everything you need to know about race day, including parking and packet pickup. 

RACE DAY AND PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION 

Parking Info

Please park at Independence Park (2798 Holmes Street, Livermore) and walk to the Wetmore entrance of Sycamore Grove Park.

 

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be available on July 3rd from 11 am - 1 pm and 4 to 6 pm at Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore.

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.

Patriot Sponsor: Demitri's Taverna, Livermore.

Stars and Strides Sponsors: Golden State Fleet Services, AT&T, and Grocery Outlet. 

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.

Sponsorship Deadline: June 1, 2025.

For more information about event sponsorship, visit our sponsorship page or email amcgovern@larpd.org .

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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