Celebrate the Fourth of July at Gillette Stadium

Registration is open for the July 4 Harvard Pilgrim 10K at Patriot Place.

Celebrate America's birthday by finishing the race at the 50-yard-line at Gillette Stadium.

This family-oriented race also includes a Kid’s Fun Run on the field at Gillette Stadium, a health & wellness expo, and a celebration at Patriot Place

The Harvard Pilgrim 10k first debut in 2010 with more than 3,500 runners.

Runners start the race at Patriot Place and travel through Foxborough's  neighborhoods, the town common and Memorial Hall.

“This race gives participants a unique opportunity to feel the excitement down on the field inside Gillette after winding through historic Foxborough along a quiet and scenic course, which creates a nice contrast,” said Mike St. Laurent of Loco Running in their press release.

The entry fee is $40 for adults and $25 for those 17 or younger. Families can also register as teams. 

The Kid’s Fun Run is taking place on July 3 and requires registration.

Seven charities are involved in this year's race including:

• Camp Harbor View of the Boston Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
• The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
• Special Olympics Massachusetts
• Rebuilding Together Boston; Employ + Ability
• Prevent Blindness America.

For more details, visit the race website at www.HarvardPilgrim10k.com.