In 324 days · Sat, Jun 19, 2027
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When
Saturday, June 19th, 2027
Where
505 E. Washington, Downs IL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
65–83°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
57–75°F
dry
2025
65–79°F
dry
2024
73–88°F
dry
2023
67–89°F
dry
2022
53–82°F
dry
2021
69–84°F
rain
2020
65–88°F
dry
2019
61–77°F
rain
2018
75–88°F
rain
2017
63–79°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: 2027-06-19
- Location: 505 E. Washington, Downs, IL
- Start Time: Gun start at 8:00 AM
- URL: Downs Freedom Run
Course Details
- Route: One of the flattest 5k courses in the area
- Scenery: The route runs through our community
- Support: Cheering spectators along the way
- Finish Line: A lap around the high school track for both 5K and 1 mile walk
Community Impact
- Proceeds: Re-invested in the local community
- Improvements: New drinking fountain/water bottle refill station at Dooley Park
- Support: Grants to local small businesses impacted by Covid-19
- Events: Contributions to the Downs 4th of July celebration and other local causes
Registration and Awards
- Shirt Guarantee: Must register by June 2nd
- Awards: Overall Male/Female Winner
- Age Groups: Top 3 Male/Female in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
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