Get the Fourth of July off to an explosive start by participating in the 35th annual Stars and Stripes Fun Run and Walk.The 5K event will make its traditional start in downtown McMinnville on Court Square at 7:30 a.m. July 4 with registration beginning at 6:30 a.m. The cost is $15 and includes a T-shirt.Over the years, the Stars and Stripes Fun Run has contained a little of everything. Last year, over 70 competitors braved the threat of thunderstorms for a race that featured entries from ages 4 to 70. Runners were just able to finish before downpours hit, forcing the cancellation of other downtown events.Two years ago, the race was graced by a marriage proposal.Who knows what may happen this year with competitors vying for the Danny Stubblefield Memorial Trophy given to the first overall finisher.