Freedom 5K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Freedom 5K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in beautiful Huntsville, Madison! Celebrate America’s Independence with this exciting race that promises to be the highlight of your July 4th festivities. Both the 5K and the returning Independence Mile will kick off at the picturesque Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville, where you’ll run through the charming streets of the city and historic Old Town.
This event features USATF Certified courses, ensuring a competitive yet enjoyable experience for all runners. The first 1,000 participants to register for either the 5K or the 1 Mile will receive exclusive finisher medals, with guaranteed Freedom 5K singlets available for the first 850 registrants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community and celebrate in style! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to mark the holiday, the Freedom 5K is the perfect event for you.
This event features USATF Certified courses, ensuring a competitive yet enjoyable experience for all runners. The first 1,000 participants to register for either the 5K or the 1 Mile will receive exclusive finisher medals, with guaranteed Freedom 5K singlets available for the first 850 registrants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community and celebrate in style! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to mark the holiday, the Freedom 5K is the perfect event for you.
Organiser's Description
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT RUNNINGLANE TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 11AM-5PM. ADDRESS: 2407 MEMORIAL PKWY SW HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
THE FIRST 1000 RUNNERS TO REGISTER (EITHER FOR THE MILE OR 5K) WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS. THIS WILL BE DETERMINED BY BIBS ASSIGNED (FREEDOM 5K/INDEPENDENT MILE BIBS WHICH WILL BE 1-1000 VS RUNNINGLANE BIB. THOSE WHO SIGN UP FOR THE BUNDLE WILL ONLY RECEIVE 1 FINISHER MEDAL, NOT 2.) DEPENDING ON HOW MANY BIBS ARE NOT PICKED UP WILL DETERMINE HOW MANY RUNNINGLANE BIBS WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS.
ALSO FRIENDLY REMINDER, THAT THE FIRST 850 REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 5K OR THE 5K + 1 MILE BUNDLE, WILL BE GUARANTEED FREEDOM 5K SINGLETS. WE WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL 200 RUNNINGLANE SINGLETS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER FOR THE 5K OR 5K + 1 MILE BUNDLE IN CASE WE RUN OUT OF FREEDOM SINGLETS!
Come Celebrate America's Independence with the all new Freedom 5K and back from its 9 year hiatus the Independence Mile!
The 5K and 1 Mile will start and finish at beautiful Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Both courses will be USATF Certified courses as well as Sanctioned events. We're excited to make this the premier July 4th race in the Tennessee Valley taking you through the beautiful streets of Downtown Huntsville as well as Old Town.
5K ROUTE: _USATF CERTIFIED - AL23017JE_
CLICK HERE for MAP! [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=4599]
1 MILE ROUTE: _USATF Certified - AL23018JE
_CLICK HERE for 1Mile Map! [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=4600]
THE FIRST 1000 RUNNERS TO REGISTER (EITHER FOR THE MILE OR 5K) WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS. THIS WILL BE DETERMINED BY BIBS ASSIGNED (FREEDOM 5K/INDEPENDENT MILE BIBS WHICH WILL BE 1-1000 VS RUNNINGLANE BIB. THOSE WHO SIGN UP FOR THE BUNDLE WILL ONLY RECEIVE 1 FINISHER MEDAL, NOT 2.) DEPENDING ON HOW MANY BIBS ARE NOT PICKED UP WILL DETERMINE HOW MANY RUNNINGLANE BIBS WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS.
ALSO FRIENDLY REMINDER, THAT THE FIRST 850 REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 5K OR THE 5K + 1 MILE BUNDLE, WILL BE GUARANTEED FREEDOM 5K SINGLETS. WE WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL 200 RUNNINGLANE SINGLETS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER FOR THE 5K OR 5K + 1 MILE BUNDLE IN CASE WE RUN OUT OF FREEDOM SINGLETS!
Come Celebrate America's Independence with the all new Freedom 5K and back from its 9 year hiatus the Independence Mile!
The 5K and 1 Mile will start and finish at beautiful Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Both courses will be USATF Certified courses as well as Sanctioned events. We're excited to make this the premier July 4th race in the Tennessee Valley taking you through the beautiful streets of Downtown Huntsville as well as Old Town.
5K ROUTE: _USATF CERTIFIED - AL23017JE_
CLICK HERE for MAP! [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=4599]
1 MILE ROUTE: _USATF Certified - AL23018JE
_CLICK HERE for 1Mile Map! [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=4600]
Races
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Freedom 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Singlet Giveaway
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$32.80
This is for the 5K run only! -
The Independence Mile - Only
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Giveaway
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$22.20
This is for the timed 1 Mile Only! -
The Freedom 5K and Independence Mile
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Freedom 5K and Independence Mile Tank
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$43.40
This is the Bundle for Both Events
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