The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race
When is The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race?
The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Harvard, MA.
What distances does The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race offer?
The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race offers 2 events: 1 Mile Fun Run, 5 Miler.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 5 Miler | 5.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
How much does The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race cost?
Registration for The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race held?
The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race is held in Harvard, MA at 14 Massachusetts Ave.
About The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race
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We hope you will join us for this year’s 5 mile road race and 1 mile fun run!
When & Where:
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
The Bromfield School (14 Massachusetts Ave, Harvard, MA 01451)
6:30AM 5 Mile On-Site Race Registration Opens
8:15AM 5 Mile Race Starts
9:30AM Fun Run (1 mile)
$35 for the 5 Miler ($40 on Race Day)
$10 for the 1 Mile Fun Run (no t-shirt)
High-quality running shirt guaranteed before and including June 20th
NO race day t-shirts available
Town employees* and runners over the age of 65 can register for $15 (t-shirt included).
*Town employees, please email the race director using the contact form below for the discount code to use during registration.
**NO refunds will be provided after June 4th, 2025
Male & Female Divisions:
Junior 18 and under
Open 19 – 29
Sub Masters 30 – 39
Masters 40 – 49
Seniors 50 – 59
Veterans 60 – 69
70 and Over 70 plus
Awards and Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the top-3 in each category
Refreshments:
Great post-race refreshments.
Course Records:
Men
2014 - Glarius Ropp - 24:47
Women
2005 - Seana Carmean - 29:42