KOSCIUSZKO FREEDOM RUN 5K
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Potomac, Maryland
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie at the Kosciuszko Freedom Run 5K on Sunday, October 19, 2025! Set in the picturesque C&O Canal National Historic Park in Potomac, Montgomery County, this event celebrates the remarkable legacy of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a hero of liberty and equality. Join the DC diplomatic community for this uplifting run, which features a challenging 5K race for adults and a delightful 1K fun run for kids, ensuring everyone can participate in honoring this great figure in history.
The event kicks off at 8:00 AM and runs until noon, offering a fantastic opportunity for participants to embrace their inner athletes while enjoying the spirit of healthy competition. Each participant will receive a special medal and a souvenir token as a thank you for being part of this inspiring experience. Plus, top performers in the 5K will be recognized with exciting prizes! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate freedom, community, and the legacy of a true champion on this memorable day!
The event kicks off at 8:00 AM and runs until noon, offering a fantastic opportunity for participants to embrace their inner athletes while enjoying the spirit of healthy competition. Each participant will receive a special medal and a souvenir token as a thank you for being part of this inspiring experience. Plus, top performers in the 5K will be recognized with exciting prizes! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate freedom, community, and the legacy of a true champion on this memorable day!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE KOSCIUSZKO FREEDOM RUN 5K!
_The DC diplomatic communitys favorite run returns this year!_
HONORING A HERO'S LEGACY:
General Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish, Lithuanian, and American hero. His unwavering committment to liberty, freedom, and equality during Polish and Lithuanian Uprisings and the American Revolutionary War, has impacted generations. We invite you to be a part of the Kosciuszko Freedom Run, where we pay tribute to his remarkable contributions and continue his legacy. Play a role in carrying it forward! Great fun and the spirit of positive sportsmanship and competition, guaranteed!
DATE: Sunday, October 19, 2025
TIME: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: C&O Canal National Historic Park (Great Falls, MD)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
5K RUN: A challenge for adults to embrace their inner athlete and celebrate freedom.
KIDS' 1K FUN RUN: A joyful dash for the young ones, instilling the spirit of pursuit.
REGISTRATION IS FREE AND EACH PARTICIPANT WILL BE AWARDED A SPECIAL MEDAL AS WELL AS A SOUVENIR A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION.
But that's not all there's an exciting incentive for the winners! THE TOP PERFORMERS IN THE 5K RACE WILL BE HONORED WITH SPECIAL PRIZES, recognizing their remarkable achievement and determination.
EVENT ORGANIZERS:
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB
HONORARY PATRONAGE:
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA
EVENT PARTNERS:
ORLEN, RMF, POLANDER ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS, KIELBASA FACTORY
ABOUT THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO:
Born in 1746, his journey epitomized resilience. From his early days in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to his pivotal role in the American Revolution, Kosciuszko's impact echoed through time. He contributed not only to American victories but also stood against Russian oppression in his homeland, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Thaddeus Kosciuszko's journey traversed continents, his impact left an indelible mark. He was a military genius, a statesman, and an advocate for liberty. His legacy lives on and inspires transatlantic cooperation and principles. He passed away in 1817.
_Kosciuszko Freedom Run is hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C., the Embassy of Lithuania in Washington, D.C., and the Montgomery County Road Runners Club._
_The DC diplomatic communitys favorite run returns this year!_
HONORING A HERO'S LEGACY:
General Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish, Lithuanian, and American hero. His unwavering committment to liberty, freedom, and equality during Polish and Lithuanian Uprisings and the American Revolutionary War, has impacted generations. We invite you to be a part of the Kosciuszko Freedom Run, where we pay tribute to his remarkable contributions and continue his legacy. Play a role in carrying it forward! Great fun and the spirit of positive sportsmanship and competition, guaranteed!
DATE: Sunday, October 19, 2025
TIME: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: C&O Canal National Historic Park (Great Falls, MD)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
5K RUN: A challenge for adults to embrace their inner athlete and celebrate freedom.
KIDS' 1K FUN RUN: A joyful dash for the young ones, instilling the spirit of pursuit.
REGISTRATION IS FREE AND EACH PARTICIPANT WILL BE AWARDED A SPECIAL MEDAL AS WELL AS A SOUVENIR A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION.
But that's not all there's an exciting incentive for the winners! THE TOP PERFORMERS IN THE 5K RACE WILL BE HONORED WITH SPECIAL PRIZES, recognizing their remarkable achievement and determination.
EVENT ORGANIZERS:
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB
HONORARY PATRONAGE:
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA
EVENT PARTNERS:
ORLEN, RMF, POLANDER ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS, KIELBASA FACTORY
ABOUT THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO:
Born in 1746, his journey epitomized resilience. From his early days in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to his pivotal role in the American Revolution, Kosciuszko's impact echoed through time. He contributed not only to American victories but also stood against Russian oppression in his homeland, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Thaddeus Kosciuszko's journey traversed continents, his impact left an indelible mark. He was a military genius, a statesman, and an advocate for liberty. His legacy lives on and inspires transatlantic cooperation and principles. He passed away in 1817.
_Kosciuszko Freedom Run is hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C., the Embassy of Lithuania in Washington, D.C., and the Montgomery County Road Runners Club._
Races
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5K Registration
Sun 19th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Kids' 1K Fun Run Registration
Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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