H.E.R.O. Freedom Run
- Date Fri 19th June 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Brighton, Michigan
- Price $28.06 - $33.38
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic evening of fun and fitness at the 4th Annual H.E.R.O. Freedom Run on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Brighton, Livingston! This exciting event features a 1-mile fun run kicking off at 6:30 PM, followed by a 5K run/walk at 7 PM, all set on a beautiful cross-country course at Freedom River in Hamburg Township. Participants will enjoy running through scenic trails, fields, and gentle hills, making it a perfect outing for both serious runners and families looking to get active together.
Not only will you have a great time, but your participation also supports a meaningful cause. Funds raised during the H.E.R.O. Freedom Run will help build a year-round wellness center for veterans and their families to relax, recover, and rejuvenate amidst nature. Every finisher will receive a medal, and there will be gift cards for the top runners in each category. Plus, all registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and additional goodies! Join us for a memorable evening of community spirit, wellness, and outdoor fun!
Not only will you have a great time, but your participation also supports a meaningful cause. Funds raised during the H.E.R.O. Freedom Run will help build a year-round wellness center for veterans and their families to relax, recover, and rejuvenate amidst nature. Every finisher will receive a medal, and there will be gift cards for the top runners in each category. Plus, all registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and additional goodies! Join us for a memorable evening of community spirit, wellness, and outdoor fun!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 4th Annual H.E.R.O FREEDOM RUN featuring a 1-mile fun run and 5k run/walk on the beautiful cross-country course now being held onsite at Freedom River in Hamburg Township (Down the road from the Hamburg Family Fun Fest). We will kick off with a 1-mile fun run at 6:30 pm and our 5K run/walk at 7pm on a cross-country style course. The funds raised for this event will go toward building our year-round wellness center a refuge nestled among the trees on the Huron River at Freedom River. Freedom River is an outdoor recreation facility for veterans and their families to relax, recover, and rejuvenate.
Freedom River, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization. To learn more please visit www.freedomriver.org [https://freedomriverflows.org/]
The race will be held on Friday evening, June 19th starting at 6:30 pm.
PRICING: 1 mile run - $25. 5k run/walk - $30.
COURSE: Cross country type course including trails, fields, and slight hills. Race is chipped timed.
PACKET PICKUP: At the registration table on race day (6/19) starting at 5pm.
AWARDS: MEDALS TO ALL FINISHERS! Gift cards to all first-place finishers and overall male and female.
AGE GROUPS: 1 Mile Fun Run: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14 5K Run/walk: 10 & under, 11-17, 18 & over Male and Female, Male and Female overall
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Commemorative race T-shirt, available as supplies last. Also included in your race packet: A day pass to Freedom River, Amusement ride passes for Hamburg Family Fun Fest (pack of 3), free parking for the race and goody bags.
PARKING: Available on site.
RESULTS: We will have live results on this site!
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.
Freedom River, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization. To learn more please visit www.freedomriver.org [https://freedomriverflows.org/]
The race will be held on Friday evening, June 19th starting at 6:30 pm.
PRICING: 1 mile run - $25. 5k run/walk - $30.
COURSE: Cross country type course including trails, fields, and slight hills. Race is chipped timed.
PACKET PICKUP: At the registration table on race day (6/19) starting at 5pm.
AWARDS: MEDALS TO ALL FINISHERS! Gift cards to all first-place finishers and overall male and female.
AGE GROUPS: 1 Mile Fun Run: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14 5K Run/walk: 10 & under, 11-17, 18 & over Male and Female, Male and Female overall
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Commemorative race T-shirt, available as supplies last. Also included in your race packet: A day pass to Freedom River, Amusement ride passes for Hamburg Family Fun Fest (pack of 3), free parking for the race and goody bags.
PARKING: Available on site.
RESULTS: We will have live results on this site!
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.
Races
-
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 19th June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$28.06
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 19th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$33.38
CLOSED
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