Downs Freedom Run

  • Date Sat 28th June 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Downs, Illinois
  • Price $11.60 - $32.80
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Downs Freedom Run on Saturday, June 28, 2025! Join us in the charming town of Downs, McLean, for a vibrant morning that kicks off at 8:00 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event features one of the flattest 5K courses in the area, ensuring a great experience for everyone. The route winds through our community, where you'll be greeted by enthusiastic spectators cheering you on.

Participants can choose to tackle the 5K run or enjoy a leisurely 1-mile walk, both culminating with a celebratory lap around the high school track. Not only will you enjoy a fantastic event, but you'll also be contributing to local initiatives, as all proceeds from the Downs Freedom Run are reinvested back into the community to support various causes. Be sure to register by June 13th to secure your event shirt and compete for awards, including overall male and female winners and top finishers in each age group. Don’t miss out on this festive occasion to connect with friends, support local businesses, and celebrate community spirit!

Organiser's Description

Join us the Saturday BEFORE the 4th, for a fun morning with friends! Gun start at 8:00AM.

New to the Downs Freedom Run? Enjoy one of the flattest 5k courses in the area, with a route that runs through our community with cheering spectators to greet you along the way. Get festive and be ready to have a fun morning - this is one you dont want to miss! We will finish the 5k and 1 mile walk course with a lap around the high school track.

As always, any Downs Freedom Run proceeds are re-invested in the local community. Over the years we have installed a new drinking fountain/water bottle refill station at Dooley Park; provided grants to local, small businesses struggling from Covid-19 impacts; supported the Downs 4th of July celebration; as well as provided support for other causes that help our village. We'd love to share miles with you and support the community together!

Must register by June 13th to be guaranteed a shirt.

Awards: Overall M/F Winner and Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt

    Sat 28th June 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $32.80

  • 1 Mile Walk - Untimed

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt

    Sat 28th June 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $32.80

  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & Shirt

    Sat 28th June 2025 (9:30AM CDT)

    $11.60

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Location

505 E. Washington, Downs, 61736, IL, United States

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