505 E. Washington, Downs IL
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Date: June 27, 2026
- Location: 505 E. Washington, Downs, IL
- Gun Start: 8:00 AM
- Course: One of the flattest 5k courses in the area
🎉 Race Experience
- Community Spirit: Route runs through the community with cheering spectators
- Fun Atmosphere: Get festive and enjoy a fun morning
- Finish Line: Complete the 5k and 1 mile walk course with a lap around the high school track
- Don't Miss Out: This is one run you don’t want to miss!
💖 Community Impact
- Support Local: Proceeds re-invested in the local community
- Community Projects: Installed a new drinking fountain at Dooley Park
- Grants: Provided grants to local small businesses affected by Covid-19
- Celebration Support: Supported the Downs 4th of July celebration
👕 Registration Information
- Deadline: Must register by June 13th to be guaranteed a shirt
- Awards: Overall M/F Winner and Top 3 M/F in each age group
- Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
- Join Us: We'd love to share miles with you and support the community together!
🔗 Learn More
For more information about the race, visit Downs Freedom Run.
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