Renton's Hometown 4th of July

staff cooking hot dogs on a grill at an event

Join us for a fun-filled community celebration packed with classic summer activities for all ages!

Enjoy delicious hot dogs and refreshments, play a variety of games in the Stars and Stripes Game Zone, cheer on participants competing in the Hot Dog Hustle 5K*, or have the kids participate in the MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run* competition. Oh yeah, top it all off at the Stars and Stripes Splash Zone* at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center while you listen to music that brings the park to life.  

This festive day will be a great way to celebrate with family and friends and connect with your neighbors. We look forward to celebrating with you. Let’s Go Renton! 

  • Location: Cedar River Park, 1715 Maple Valley Highway
  • Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

2026 Event Lineup

*Hot Dog Hustle 5K (9-10:15 a.m.)

Hot Dog Hustle 5K (9 – 10:15 a.m.) 

Special early bird pricing

  • $12.50 - Youth 
  • $17.76 - Adults 

The Hot Dog Hustle Fun Run and Walk is held at the Renton Community Center Campus. Runners and walkers travel along the paved beautiful Cedar River Trail before looping back to the Community Center Campus. At the end, participants can enjoy FREE HOT DOGS as we celebrate Independence Day. 

Competitive runners, fun runners, walkers, and families (with or without) dogs are all invited to this event. Accurate and professional chip timing is provided by Negative Split. If registered before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, participants will receive a Hot Dog Hustle 5K t-shirt. 

For more information, or to register, please visit Hot Dog Hustle 5K 

 

Stars & Stripes Game Zone (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Stars & Stripes Game Zone (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) 

Open to all ages! Are you looking for some fun, and some friendly competition? Spend some time in the Stars & Stripes game zone. Come play cornhole, and other lawn games for all ages. Groove to the music of DJ Red, White, and BOOM! 

 

 

*MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) 

The City of Renton is excited to collaborate with Major League Baseball as a host site for the Pitch, Hit, and Run competition. Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) events provide boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, with the opportunity of earning a chance to attend and compete for a Championship during the 2026 MLB World Series! 

The Pitch, Hit & Run program is a free event series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Participants will compete in either 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, or 13-14 age division, with the Age Cut-off set on November 15, 2026. They will be tested, and their measurements will be recorded for points. Based on their scores, they will advance from a Local Event to a Team Championship and then to the Finals hosted at the World Series. 

For more information, or to register, please visit City of Renton - Pitch Hit & Run 2026. 

 

Hot Off the Grill: Hot Dogs and Refreshments (10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.)

Hot off the Grill! (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) 

Let’s eat! Is there a better way to celebrate our country’s 250th Independence Day than to enjoy BBQ Hot Dogs with your friends, family, and neighbors? Hot dogs and refreshments will be provided at no cost. Donations will be accepted supporting the Gift of Play program which funds Renton Parks and Recreation Departments Scholarships. 

 

 

*Stars, Stripes, and SPLASH at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Stars, Stripes, and SPLASH at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) 

 Special Pricing – Must pre-register 

  • Youth 1-4  $2.50 
  • Ages 5+  $7.04 

Celebrate USA's 250th birthday with the City of Renton's Stars, Stripes and Splash Event July 4th at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Special games and activities in the pool area during this specialty swimming time. The aquatic center will only be open to participants registered for this event. Wristband required for entry. Check in for the event will be at the front entrance of Henry Moses Aquatic Center, 1719 Maple Valley Highway, Renton WA 98057.  

For more information, or to register please visit www.rentonwa.gov/register and search for activity #31861. 

 

*Pre-Registration Required for all activities listed with an asterisk*

Event Date & Time

Date: July 4, 2026

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact Us

Email

parksandrec@rentonwa.gov

Phone

425-430-6600

Location

Cedar River Park

1715 Maple Valley Hwy

Renton, WA 98057

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