KOSCIUSZKO FREEDOM RUN 5K
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Potomac, Maryland
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Kosciuszko Freedom Run 5K, happening on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the scenic C&O Canal National Historic Park in Potomac, Montgomery! This energetic event celebrates the legacy of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a heroic figure who fought for liberty and equality during the Polish and Lithuanian Uprisings and the American Revolutionary War. Join the DC diplomatic community and fellow enthusiasts for a memorable day filled with sportsmanship, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to honoring a remarkable legacy.
The Kosciuszko Freedom Run features a challenging 5K for adults, designed to inspire participants to embrace their inner athlete while celebrating the spirit of freedom. For the younger crowd, there's a delightful 1K Fun Run, perfect for instilling a sense of joy and pursuit in children. Best of all, registration is FREE for all participants, who will receive a special medal and a souvenir token as a token of appreciation for their involvement. Top performers in the 5K will even have the chance to win exciting prizes! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect with the community, and honor a hero’s legacy!
The Kosciuszko Freedom Run features a challenging 5K for adults, designed to inspire participants to embrace their inner athlete while celebrating the spirit of freedom. For the younger crowd, there's a delightful 1K Fun Run, perfect for instilling a sense of joy and pursuit in children. Best of all, registration is FREE for all participants, who will receive a special medal and a souvenir token as a token of appreciation for their involvement. Top performers in the 5K will even have the chance to win exciting prizes! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect with the community, and honor a hero’s legacy!
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, September 20, 2026
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.
ENTERING THE PARK
Organizers and participants will be able to purchase 7-day entrance passes but anyone looking to purchase an annual pass will only be able to purchases passes that they qualify for. For example, only US citizens and residents can purchase the annual park pass for Great Falls MD/VA. And the America the Beautiful Pass series (NPS annual) has added a requirement of US citizenship or residency for the $80 pass and created a Non-Resident Annual Pass for a cost of $250. According to the application this is their tenth event, but it could also be helpful to encourage participants to purchase their entrance fee/passes in advance.
More park fee info can be found here: Entrance Fees and Park Passes - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) [https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/fees.htm]
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:
MINISTER OBRONY NARODOWEJ, POLANDER ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS, KIELBASA FACTORY, VIGO PHOTONICS
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, September 20, 2026
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.
ENTERING THE PARK
Organizers and participants will be able to purchase 7-day entrance passes but anyone looking to purchase an annual pass will only be able to purchases passes that they qualify for. For example, only US citizens and residents can purchase the annual park pass for Great Falls MD/VA. And the America the Beautiful Pass series (NPS annual) has added a requirement of US citizenship or residency for the $80 pass and created a Non-Resident Annual Pass for a cost of $250. According to the application this is their tenth event, but it could also be helpful to encourage participants to purchase their entrance fee/passes in advance.
More park fee info can be found here: Entrance Fees and Park Passes - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) [https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/fees.htm]
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:
MINISTER OBRONY NARODOWEJ, POLANDER ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS, KIELBASA FACTORY, VIGO PHOTONICS
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 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Kids' 1K Fun Run Registration
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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