20th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - A Run for Joy to benefit NEGU
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Ladera Ranch, California
- Price $8.00 - $60.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 20th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch, happening on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the beautiful Ladera Ranch, Orange. This beloved community tradition invites participants of all ages to celebrate Independence Day while supporting local charities. Choose from exciting race distances including the kids' Firecracker 1K, as well as the invigorating 5K and 10K runs.
This festive event promises a day filled with joy and community spirit, featuring a delicious breakfast from local restaurants, sponsor vendor area, and plenty of activities for both runners and non-participants. The race day kicks off bright and early with registration opening at 6:00 AM, followed by the 10K race at 7:00 AM, the 5K at 8:30 AM, and the kids' 1K at 9:45 AM. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor our nation's birthday, have fun, and make a difference—just remember, prices increase on June 22nd! Come run the streets of Ladera Ranch and help us raise vital support for our local charities.
This festive event promises a day filled with joy and community spirit, featuring a delicious breakfast from local restaurants, sponsor vendor area, and plenty of activities for both runners and non-participants. The race day kicks off bright and early with registration opening at 6:00 AM, followed by the 10K race at 7:00 AM, the 5K at 8:30 AM, and the kids' 1K at 9:45 AM. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor our nation's birthday, have fun, and make a difference—just remember, prices increase on June 22nd! Come run the streets of Ladera Ranch and help us raise vital support for our local charities.
Organiser's Description
A Ladera Ranch tradition - The Freedom Run on the Ranch is happy to invite you to run in the kids Firecracker 1k or our 5k and 10k runs. The event provides our community the ability to support local charities through the race registration proceeds and sponsorship opportunities. We encourage all to enjoy this great opportunity to celebrate our national holiday and have a little fun while running the streets of your community. We will have several festivities to support the runners and non-participants at the event with a breakfast and sponsor vendor area during the morning event. Please help us celebrate the 4th of July festivities and raise awareness and much needed support to the charities. REMEMBER PRICE INCREASES ON JUNE 22ND. Also help support our charities by purchasing BREAKFAST FROM PARTICIPATING LOCAL RESTAURANTS. All proceeds benefit the charities.
PACKET PICKUP - BOARD & BREW - 25606 CROWN VALLEY PKWY, SUITE K-1A LADERA RANCH
RACE DAY CALENDAR:
6:00 AM RACE REGISTRATION OPENS
7:00 AM - 10K RUN STARTS
8:30 AM - 5K RUN STARTS
8:00 AM - XCLUSIVETAQUERIA MODERNA PANCAKE BREAKFAST BEGINS
9:45 AM - KIDS 1K RUN STARTS
11:00 AM - EVENT ENDS
PACKET PICKUP - BOARD & BREW - 25606 CROWN VALLEY PKWY, SUITE K-1A LADERA RANCH
RACE DAY CALENDAR:
6:00 AM RACE REGISTRATION OPENS
7:00 AM - 10K RUN STARTS
8:30 AM - 5K RUN STARTS
8:00 AM - XCLUSIVETAQUERIA MODERNA PANCAKE BREAKFAST BEGINS
9:45 AM - KIDS 1K RUN STARTS
11:00 AM - EVENT ENDS
Races
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Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park Loop
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (9:45AM PDT)
$15.00
Fun Run/Race for the kids around Founder's Park - Race will be on the streets around Founders park and will finish at the archway on Avendale & Daisy Street - Happy 4th of July. -
Freedom Run 5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$35.00
5k Race/Run will be on the original course - Road closures will be in place and marked for you. You are running at your own risk and practice social distancing. Please make sure to be mindful of others in the area. Stay safe at all times and Happy 4th of July. -
Freedom Run 10k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$45.00
10k Race/Run will be on the original 5k course and you do 2 laps - Road closures will be in place and marked for you. You are running at your own risk and practice social distancing. Please make sure to be mindful of others in the area. Stay safe at all times and Happy 4th of July. -
Freedom Run Double 10k & 5k Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$60.00
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XClusive American Breakfast - Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes and Juice
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$8.00
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