Freedom Run for Epilepsy Awareness

  • Date Fri 4th July 2025
  • Time 7:00AM HST
  • Location Kailua, Hawaii
  • Price Free - $54.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

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Join us for the vibrant Freedom Run for Epilepsy Awareness on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Kailua High School in Honolulu, Hawaii! This annual event marks the 23rd Freedom Run, dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy and supporting those affected by this condition. Participants can choose from a 5K or 10K timed run, or a 1-mile untimed walkβ€”perfect for everyone from seasoned runners to families looking for a fun day out.

Embrace the spirit of togetherness as you run, walk, stroll, skip, or roll with friends and family, all while supporting a vital cause. Enjoy the beautiful summer weather and immerse yourself in the uplifting atmosphere as you connect with others and share inspiring stories. With opportunities to fundraise and earn exciting prizesβ€”including t-shirts, visors, and moreβ€”your participation will directly benefit local education and outreach programs in Hawaii. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the fight for seizure freedomβ€”register today and be a part of this impactful event!

Organiser's Description

THE 23RD FREEDOM RUN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF EPILEPSY

5K & 10K TIMED RUN OR A 1-MILE UNTIMED WALK, STROLL, SKIP, OR ROLL

Celebrate with us in our annual Freedom Run or Walk to take action together in the fight for seizure freedom. Participants connect and raise money while sharing stories and spreading awareness. Run, walk, or form a team. Join us for an in-person 5K/10K time run, 1-Mile untimed walk (or stroll, skip, roll, etc.), or as part of a meetup with friends and family. Hawaii's summer weather makes it a beautiful early start to the 4th of July holiday.

Held on Friday, July 04, 2025, at Kailua High School - 451 Ulumanu Dr. in Kailua on O'ahu. It will be a fun and outdoor event, supporting a great mission: leading the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and accelerating therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.

Since 1971, the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii (EFH) has provided education and support services to individuals impacted by epilepsy, their families and friends, and organizations interested in learning more about this common neurological condition. EFHs mission is achieved only through partnerships will all of you! Through these partnerships, we are able to provide epilepsy education, seizure recognition, first aid training, and advocacy to ensure effective change, referral, support, and research to accelerate ideas into therapies. Join any of our events to support important community education programs here in Hawaii.

While you're not required to fundraise in order to participate, the Freedom Run/Walk from Epilepsy makes fundraising easy and fun!

Packet Pick-Up: Pick up on race day. Check-in ends at 6:45 am. The race starts at 7 am.
TIMING: Chip timing. Pick up on race day.
5K & 10K Professionally timed by Timeline Hawaii

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN OR DONATING TO THE FREEDOM RUN/WALK, CONTACT TONI MURANAKA AT [email protected] OR (P) 808.528.2058. REGISTER TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO EARN GREAT AND COOL PRIZES, INCLUDING T-SHIRTS, VISORS, GAITERS, AND MORE.

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES & T-SHIRTS
WHEN YOU RAISE $30 YOU WILL RECEIVE A FACE MASK.
WHEN YOU RAISE $100, YOU WILL RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT IN ADDITION TO OTHER FUNDRAISING PRIZES.
$150 = VISOR
$250 = MICROFIBER TOWEL
$500 = COOLING NECK TOWEL
$1000 = WINE TUMBLER
$2,500 = BLANKET
$5,000 = COOLER

Additional prizes for:

* Top 3 Individual Fundraisers
* Top Fundraising Team Fundraiser
* Largest Team
* Top Runners
* Most Purple
* Best Dressed Animal
* Best Dressed Superhero/Costume

REGISTER NOW
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOURSELF AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR JOIN/START A TEAM!
CLICK HERE [https://www.epilepsyhawaii.org] TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE REGISTRATION FORM.
CALL 808-528-3058 TO REGISTER OVER THE PHONE.

MAHALO

*THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF HAWAII IS THE ONLY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO SERVE OVER14,000 INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH ACTIVE EPILEPSY, AND 2,000 ARE CHILDREN.

All race proceeds remain in Hawaii and help to fund local education and outreach programs, resources, and initiatives.

* Seizure Recognition and First-Aid Certification Training
* epilepsy educational presentations, group art
* support groups
* the epilepsy patient and community education conference, and referral & advocacy services.

Races

  • 5K - Adult - Timed Run

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Event Adult T-Shirt

    Fri 4th July 2025 (7:00AM HST)

    $54.00

  • 5K - Youth (Ages 10-17) - Timed Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & *T-Shirt Not Guaranteed at This Time.

    Fri 4th July 2025 (7:00AM HST)

    $16.90

  • 10K - Adult - Timed Run

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Event Adult T-Shirt

    Fri 4th July 2025 (7:00AM HST)

    $54.00

  • 10K - Youth (Ages 10-17) - Timed Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & *T-Shirt Not Guaranteed at This Time.

    Fri 4th July 2025 (7:00AM HST)

    $16.90

  • 1- Mile Freedom to Walk, Run, Stroll, Jog, Skip, Etc.

    Fri 4th July 2025 (7:00AM HST)

    Free

    paw prints Animal Lovers, We See You! The Freedom Run celebrates community, movement and yes, we love animals too! While wed love to welcome your furry companions right to the starting line, our host location (a school campus) has a strict no-pets policy and signs to prove it! dog faceprohibited But dont worry! Weve created a special sign-in and cheering area just down the way for your beloved pets and their loyal humans. Bring your leashed dogs, fancy strollers for cats (weve seen it!), or even a pic of your favorite pet to keep the spirit alive. Lets honor the rules and the fun because no one gets left behind, not even our four-legged friends. dogpurple heart

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451 Ulumanu Drive, Kailua, HI, Kailua, 96734, HI, United States

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