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April 25 | alarm clock 8:00 AM Start (Fun Run at 8:10 AM)

Packet pickup Friday April 24th from 4:00 - 6:30 PM at City of Lights (23 Austin Circle Dr, Dora, AL 35602) or pick up Saturday April 25th at Bevill State Community College (at the race start) from 7:00 - 7:45 AM.

The city needs heroes and that means YOU.

Join us for the annual Freedom Run and suit up for a morning of purpose, power, and impact! Whether you're flying through 13.1 miles or walking with your family, every step helps us push back darkness in our community.

female sign 1/2 Marathon For the endurance heroes
5K Fast, fierce, and powerful
Fun Run Perfect for families and future superheroes (starts at 9:00 AM)

Location:
All races will take place on the Horse Creek Trail, starting at the trailhead at Bevill State Community College

Course Details:
5K: Out-and-back entirely on the trail
Half Marathon: Two out-and-back loops on the trail

On the Course:
Water stations along the route
Fuel station for half marathon runners

Swag & Awards:
All runners receive a race T-shirt
Half marathon finishers receive a medal
Awards for each age category (5K & Half)

stopwatch Timing:
Chip timing provided by The Right Time

View the course map:
https://onthegomap.com/?route=019cc982-8ffa-76fa-b561-e12511e0c81b&context=share

All registration proceeds go directly to City of Lights Dream Center, supporting women and families overcoming poverty, addiction, and crisis. Your miles help provide safe housing, recovery programs, mentorship, and real pathways to freedom.

Put on your cape. Gather your crew. Run with purpose.
Because when ordinary people step up, extraordinary change happens.

Together, we run.
Together, we rise.
Together, we eliminate darkness. male sign