Freedom For Fighters 8th Annual Event to End Silent Suffering
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Mountain Home, Idaho
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring 8th Annual Freedom For Fighters 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Mountain Home, Elmore! This uplifting event is dedicated to raising awareness and support for those battling the silent struggles of PTSD and depression. Participants will have the unique opportunity to carry a backpack filled with canned goods, symbolizing the burdens many carry daily. Throughout the race, you will unload these weights at designated checkpoints, allowing you to finish the last quarter-mile lighter and free—an empowering reminder that it’s about finishing the race, not racing to the finish.
The Freedom For Fighters event not only promotes physical wellness but also fosters community spirit and healing. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities supporting veterans, first responders, and abuse victims, while also contributing to the future construction of a healing ranch aimed at providing holistic support. Whether you choose to participate in person or opt for the virtual race option, you’ll be part of a compassionate movement that emphasizes love, support, and togetherness. Sign up and help us spread hope and healing on this meaningful journey to end silent suffering!
The Freedom For Fighters event not only promotes physical wellness but also fosters community spirit and healing. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities supporting veterans, first responders, and abuse victims, while also contributing to the future construction of a healing ranch aimed at providing holistic support. Whether you choose to participate in person or opt for the virtual race option, you’ll be part of a compassionate movement that emphasizes love, support, and togetherness. Sign up and help us spread hope and healing on this meaningful journey to end silent suffering!
Organiser's Description
IT IS ABOUT FINISHING THE RACE, NOT RACING TO THE FINISH!
WE ARE WEATHERING THE STORM WITH YOU!
The Freedom for Fighters 5K Walk/Run Event is presented to Mountain Home, Idaho in honor of all who are crushed in spirit; specifically, those who carry the hidden wounds of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Depression. This event is brought to you by the Jason Barney Family and the City of Mountain Home.
Freedom for Fighters Walk/Run is unique in that all participants will have the option to fill a back pack at the start of the race with donated canned goods representing the heavy weights that those who are 'crushed in spirit' and/or wear the hidden scars of PTSD carry on a daily basis. We ask that each participant bring their own new back pack and canned goods with messages of inspiration on them. During the race there will be certain checkpoints where participants will unload a portion of weight, one checkpoint at a time. The idea is for the participants to be completely removed of all weights at least a quarter of a mile from the finish line so that the participants may run or sprint the last leg of the race free from weight. All participants will be celebrated as they cross the finish line because this walk/run represents FINISHING the race, not racing to the finish!
The Barney Family's goal and vision is to bring freedom to all who are fighting hidden battles and to END SILENT SUFFERING. They would like to remind those who are crushed in spirit to know that they are never alone! For that reason, proceeds will go to charitable organizations supporting veterans, first responders, abuse victims and ultimately, the construction of a healing ranch! Yes, a healing ranch! We are believing in a greater plan to one day construct a healing ranch that will provide whole healing to the heart, soul, and mind of those who are crushed in spirit. We will reveal more as the plan unfolds.
This race will represent the freedom of letting go of the heavy baggage and the pain the world tries to put on us. As a family and a community we believe this is the best way that we can give back and show all fighters that we truly care, that they are loved, honored and never alone.
Please note:
We will still offer a limited number of back packs and canned goods at the starting line for those who are unable to purchase their own for donation.
(*Please note that all backpack and food donations will go towards local charitable organizations.)
VIRTUAL OPTION
We are also offering a Virtual Race for those who do not feel comfortable attending the in person event! This allows us to spread the message of hope to the world, so please share on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media platforms!
Like last year, Freedom For Fighters will provide 55 days to complete the 5K Walk/Run. The Barney family is choosing the number 55 because this was their son, Jason Barneys football/baseball number. Jason was an Afghan war veteran who suffered from PTSD and Depression. Jasons passing at the young age of 26 was the inspiration for Freedom For Fighters. No one should suffer in silence!
The participants will walk/run a 5K (or 3.1 miles) at their own time, day, and location of choosing between the dates of Monday, May 26, 2025 which is Memorial Day and Saturday, July 19, 2025, equaling 55 DAYS! We are choosing to start the Walk/Run on Memorial Day as a way of honoring our veterans and families who made the ultimate sacrifice to fight for our freedom!
Once you have completed your walk/run, we are asking that you please post a picture and tag the Freedom for Fighters Facebook page so that we can celebrate in your accomplishments together.
We want to encourage our participants from years past and even this year to please share personal testimonies of how F4F has helped you to receive healing! Your testimony may help save someone!
You may share your personal testimonies to:
https://www.freedomforfighters.com/contact-us.html
If you would like to donate to the cause, you may donate at the link below.
DONATE HERE [https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/freedom-for-fighters-band-with-us-to-end-silent-suffering]
May we continue to band together in faith and pursue the fight to free those who are crushed in spirit!
We look forward to hearts being healed in 2025 and years to come!
Sincerely,
The Barney Family
FREEDOM FOR FIGHTERS
www.freedomforfighters.com
WE ARE WEATHERING THE STORM WITH YOU!
The Freedom for Fighters 5K Walk/Run Event is presented to Mountain Home, Idaho in honor of all who are crushed in spirit; specifically, those who carry the hidden wounds of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Depression. This event is brought to you by the Jason Barney Family and the City of Mountain Home.
Freedom for Fighters Walk/Run is unique in that all participants will have the option to fill a back pack at the start of the race with donated canned goods representing the heavy weights that those who are 'crushed in spirit' and/or wear the hidden scars of PTSD carry on a daily basis. We ask that each participant bring their own new back pack and canned goods with messages of inspiration on them. During the race there will be certain checkpoints where participants will unload a portion of weight, one checkpoint at a time. The idea is for the participants to be completely removed of all weights at least a quarter of a mile from the finish line so that the participants may run or sprint the last leg of the race free from weight. All participants will be celebrated as they cross the finish line because this walk/run represents FINISHING the race, not racing to the finish!
The Barney Family's goal and vision is to bring freedom to all who are fighting hidden battles and to END SILENT SUFFERING. They would like to remind those who are crushed in spirit to know that they are never alone! For that reason, proceeds will go to charitable organizations supporting veterans, first responders, abuse victims and ultimately, the construction of a healing ranch! Yes, a healing ranch! We are believing in a greater plan to one day construct a healing ranch that will provide whole healing to the heart, soul, and mind of those who are crushed in spirit. We will reveal more as the plan unfolds.
This race will represent the freedom of letting go of the heavy baggage and the pain the world tries to put on us. As a family and a community we believe this is the best way that we can give back and show all fighters that we truly care, that they are loved, honored and never alone.
Please note:
We will still offer a limited number of back packs and canned goods at the starting line for those who are unable to purchase their own for donation.
(*Please note that all backpack and food donations will go towards local charitable organizations.)
VIRTUAL OPTION
We are also offering a Virtual Race for those who do not feel comfortable attending the in person event! This allows us to spread the message of hope to the world, so please share on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media platforms!
Like last year, Freedom For Fighters will provide 55 days to complete the 5K Walk/Run. The Barney family is choosing the number 55 because this was their son, Jason Barneys football/baseball number. Jason was an Afghan war veteran who suffered from PTSD and Depression. Jasons passing at the young age of 26 was the inspiration for Freedom For Fighters. No one should suffer in silence!
The participants will walk/run a 5K (or 3.1 miles) at their own time, day, and location of choosing between the dates of Monday, May 26, 2025 which is Memorial Day and Saturday, July 19, 2025, equaling 55 DAYS! We are choosing to start the Walk/Run on Memorial Day as a way of honoring our veterans and families who made the ultimate sacrifice to fight for our freedom!
Once you have completed your walk/run, we are asking that you please post a picture and tag the Freedom for Fighters Facebook page so that we can celebrate in your accomplishments together.
We want to encourage our participants from years past and even this year to please share personal testimonies of how F4F has helped you to receive healing! Your testimony may help save someone!
You may share your personal testimonies to:
https://www.freedomforfighters.com/contact-us.html
If you would like to donate to the cause, you may donate at the link below.
DONATE HERE [https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/freedom-for-fighters-band-with-us-to-end-silent-suffering]
May we continue to band together in faith and pursue the fight to free those who are crushed in spirit!
We look forward to hearts being healed in 2025 and years to come!
Sincerely,
The Barney Family
FREEDOM FOR FIGHTERS
www.freedomforfighters.com
Races
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Freedom for Fighters 5K Walk/Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONThe 5K Walk Run will start at the Mountain Home Walking Path on East 8th Street across from Pioneer Federal Credit Union. Runners will cross 3rd Street, follow McMyrte Street to Haskett and FINISH at Legacy Park by the Baseball Fields. -
Freedom for Fighters 7 MILE Walk/Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONThe 7 Mile Walk/Run will start 1/2 Mile off of Bypass Road, West of the Granaries. This is a trail path that will lead us to Canyon Creek Road where Participants will be directed to turn right (head south). Participants will turn Left on Narrows Street (this will be a neighborhood). Narrows Street changes to West 15th North. Finally participants will be directed to take a left onto Haskett and will finish at Legacy Park. We will have signs leading participants to the FINISH Line at Legacy Park by the Baseball Fields. Specific Directions may be found at the link below: https://earth.google.com/web/data=MkEKPwo9CiExV0JkTHRjeE9XSG9jUWQ3XzRqRmFER0dpM0dxamQ0U0wSFgoUMDZGNDNERUE5QTJGMTg5OTBBMjkgAQ
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