Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Clear Lake, Iowa
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive start to your Independence Day celebrations at the Clear Lake Freedom 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in beautiful Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo! This exciting 5th Annual event kicks off at 7:30 AM on Main Avenue, starting at N 3rd Street, and features a scenic out-and-back course that promises fun for runners of all ages. The first 450 registered participants will receive a stylish performance t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group, ranging from 13 & under to 60+.
But that's not all! For the little ones, the CL Tel Kids Fun Run offers a delightful 1/2 mile course starting at 7:00 AM, where kids can enjoy running down N 3rd Street before turning back to the finish line. Every child will receive a medal and a race t-shirt to commemorate their achievement. This community-centered event is proudly supported by local sponsors, with all proceeds from the Kids Fun Run benefiting the Clear Lake Cross Country Team. Join us for a morning filled with excitement, fitness, and community spirit as we
But that's not all! For the little ones, the CL Tel Kids Fun Run offers a delightful 1/2 mile course starting at 7:00 AM, where kids can enjoy running down N 3rd Street before turning back to the finish line. Every child will receive a medal and a race t-shirt to commemorate their achievement. This community-centered event is proudly supported by local sponsors, with all proceeds from the Kids Fun Run benefiting the Clear Lake Cross Country Team. Join us for a morning filled with excitement, fitness, and community spirit as we
Organiser's Description
The Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland:
The 5th Annual Freedom 5K presented by Kingland will take place Saturday, July 4th on Main Avenue starting at N 3rd Street. The race route will be out & back completely on Main Avenue. The race will begin at 7:30AM and kick off the 4th of July events with the parade to follow at 10AM. The first 450 registrations will receive a performance t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers along with the top three finishers in each age group. The age groups are as follows: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. A special thanks to CL Tel and Clear Lake Bank & Trust for their support of this race as premier sponsors.
CL Tel Kids Fun Run:
The CL Tel Kids Fun Run will be a 1/2 mile in distance meant for kids too young to run the whole 5K. This run will begin at 7:00AM prior to the 5K. The race will start on Main Avenue at N 3rd Street. The kids will run one block down N 3rd Street before turning around and running on Main Avenue to S 8th Street. The race will finish back at N 3rd Street with the finish arch. All kids will receive a medal after they cross the finish line! Participants will also receive a race t-shirt.
This event is hosted by the Clear Lake Cross Country Team with all proceeds going to benefit the program. Please follow @OfficalClearLakeXC on Facebook or @ClearLakeXC on X for race updates as we get closer to July 4th!
The 5th Annual Freedom 5K presented by Kingland will take place Saturday, July 4th on Main Avenue starting at N 3rd Street. The race route will be out & back completely on Main Avenue. The race will begin at 7:30AM and kick off the 4th of July events with the parade to follow at 10AM. The first 450 registrations will receive a performance t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers along with the top three finishers in each age group. The age groups are as follows: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. A special thanks to CL Tel and Clear Lake Bank & Trust for their support of this race as premier sponsors.
CL Tel Kids Fun Run:
The CL Tel Kids Fun Run will be a 1/2 mile in distance meant for kids too young to run the whole 5K. This run will begin at 7:00AM prior to the 5K. The race will start on Main Avenue at N 3rd Street. The kids will run one block down N 3rd Street before turning around and running on Main Avenue to S 8th Street. The race will finish back at N 3rd Street with the finish arch. All kids will receive a medal after they cross the finish line! Participants will also receive a race t-shirt.
This event is hosted by the Clear Lake Cross Country Team with all proceeds going to benefit the program. Please follow @OfficalClearLakeXC on Facebook or @ClearLakeXC on X for race updates as we get closer to July 4th!
Races
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Clear Lake Freedom 5K Presented by Kingland
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
This race will start at 3rd & Main with an out and back style route completely on Main Street. Runners will head East down Main Street and turn around just past the I-35 overpass. The top 3 finishers in each age group will be awarded a race medal! -
CL Tel Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$16.90
The kids race is all about having fun! Parents are welcome to accompany their children at no cost. Each kids race participant will receive a t-shirt and a medal when they cross the finish line!
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N 3rd Street & Main Avenue, Clear Lake, 50428, IA, United States
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