Club South Runners Freedom Mile

  • Date Sat 4th July 2026
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Price Free - $27.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Club South Runners Freedom Mile on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in vibrant Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This thrilling event features a series of one-mile races, culminating in a spectacular finish at the historic Old State Capitol. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for family fun, there's something for everyone. The day kicks off at 7:00 AM with onsite registration and packet pickup, followed by races for masters and grandmasters at 8:00 AM, youth categories at 8:20 AM, and open divisions for women and men starting at 8:40 AM and 9:00 AM, respectively.

Don’t miss the chance to participate in the special parent-child 1/2 mile fun run at 9:20 AM, where kids can enjoy a memorable experience while earning a finisher certificate! With awards for overall and age group winners, this event promises to be a celebration of community spirit and athletic achievement. Plus, a convenient shuttle will be available to transport participants from the finish line back to the start, ensuring a hassle-free day of fun and competition. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic event!

Organiser's Description

Club South runners presents The Freedom Mile. This is a series of 1 mile races and includes a parent-child 1/2 mile fun run. It is a point to point event ending at the Old State Capitol.

* 7:00 am Onsite registration begins/ Packet Pickuup
* 8:00 am: Masters/Grandmasters Male/Female
* 8:20 am: Youth (14 & under) Male/Female
* 8:40 am: Open Division Women
* 9:00 am: Open Division Men
* 9:20 am: Parent/Child 1/2 mile fun run

We have a shuttle bus that runs from finish to start for each event, except the 1/2 mile fun run as that is an out and back course.

AWARDS:

* Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, Grandmasters Male/Female
* 3 deep each age group Male/Female (under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-559, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
* Corticates 3 deep Male/Female for 8 and under, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, and 13-14 years
* Finisher certificate for each child in the 1/2 mile fun run

Races

  • 1 Mile

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Shirt

    Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
  • 1/2 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. Shirt

    Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JAN 26

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Location

100 River Road, Baton Rouge, 70805, LA, United States

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