Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath Fun Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 4th July 2026
  • Time 8:00AM PDT
  • Location Gardnerville, Nevada
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and camaraderie at the Annual Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath Fun Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the scenic Heritage Park of Gardnerville, Douglas. This exciting event is part of the "We Run This Town" fun run/walk series and is designed for participants of all ages. Kick off your Independence Day celebrations with a spirited 5K that honors the memory of 225 military veterans laid to rest at the Garden Cemetery.

Registration begins bright and early at 7:00 AM, with the race starting at 8:00 AM, rain or shine! Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere where strollers and leashed dogs are welcomeβ€”just be sure to keep them at the back of the pack for everyone's safety. With pre-registration fees starting at just $25 for adults and free entry for children 10 and under, it’s a great opportunity to show your support. Plus, $5 from every registration goes directly to purchasing wreaths for our honored veterans. Finishers will receive medals, and top performers will be awarded trophies. After the run, stick around for a concert by the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra at 11:

Organiser's Description

Join us for our second run of the "We Run This Town" fun run/ walk series on July 4th for our Annual Freedom 5K Fun Run at Heritage Park. Bring out the whole family and don't forget to tell all your friends!
Main Street Gardnerville has partnered with Wreaths Across America to honor all 225 Military Veterans laid to rest at Garden Cemetery. This year $5.00 from every registration will go towards purchasing a wreath for these Veterans.

Pre-Registration Fees:
Runners: 10 & Under: FREE
Runners: 11 & Up: $25.00 $35 DAY OF REGISTRATION
Runners: Military / Veterans: $20.00 $25 DAY OF REGISTRATION
Virtual Race: $20.00

Registration Begins at 7:00am
Location: The run will start and finish at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on the Ezell Street side of the park. (1447 Courthouse Alley)
Race Begins at 8:00am... RAIN or SHINE!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RUN ROUTE! [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1cAY7JArf0Jmkw3Vcpbntt6Ciem3AxPo&usp=sharing]

We recommend all walkers stay in the middle of the pack and those with strollers or leashed dogs at the back to allow runners the space they need for a good run without obstacles. Thank you.

Dogs are welcome to join the fun; please make sure they are not aggressive, are current on their vaccinations, and are child/dog friendly. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND WILL BE POSITIONED AT THE BACK OF THE STARTING PACK. PRIZE BREAKDOWN: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers will receive a trophy. All participants will receive running medals.

Thank you for your support!

Additional wreaths may be purchased online at:
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/159666

Events after the 5K Fun Run: (Heritage Park)



Carson Valley Pops Orchestra concert starts at 11:00am.

Races

  • Freedom 5K Fun Run 11 & Up

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

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

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
    Registration Begins at 7:00am Location: The run will start and finish at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on the Ezell Street side of the park. (1447 Courthouse Alley) Race Begins at 8:00am... RAIN or SHINE!
  • Freedom 5k Veteran

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

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

    $22.20

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
  • Freedom 5K Fun Run (Virtual)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    $22.20

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
    You have two weeks to run this Virtual Race.
  • Freedom 5k Fun Run Under 10

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

    Free

    OPENS 03 FEB 26
  • Freedom 5K Fun Run 11 & Up DAY of REGISTRATION

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

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

    $38.10

    OPENS 03 JUL 26
  • Freedom 5k Veteran DAY of REGISTRATION

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

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

    $32.80

    OPENS 03 JUL 26

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Location

1447 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville, 89410, NV, United States

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