Red, White & ZOOM Rocket Pop 5K
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Red, White & ZOOM Rocket Pop 5K is a family run and walk held for Independence Day in Athens, Alabama, on July 4, 2027, at 7:00 a.m. The 5K (3.1 miles) is run on a flat, USATF-certified course along the Swan Creek Greenway and finishes with a free popsicle for participants.
The race is professionally timed, and medals go to the top finishers in each age group. After the race, participants can enjoy the Athens Red, White & Boom festival, with food trucks, concerts, a kids' zone and fireworks.
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