Freedom Run 5K

Event Overview

Celebrate Independence Day with Springfield’s 2nd Annual Freedom Run 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2027, at 8 AM. This special event honors the First Responders who serve Springfield and Washington County.

Race Details

• Check-in: Race day check-in begins at 6:30 AM.
• Registration Fee: Registration is $25.
• T-shirt: Runners registered by June 22, 2027, will receive a free race t-shirt.

Awards

• Overall Winners: Medals for the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
• Age Group Medals: Awards for the top finisher in these divisions: 9-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, and 55 and over.
• Team Trophies: Registered teams can compete for trophies in three categories: Hometown Hero, Most Patriotic, and Most Abraham Lincolns.

Course Information

The 5K begins and ends in historic downtown Springfield in front of the courthouse on Main Street. Runners head out through town before turning onto Walnut Street and entering scenic Idle Hour Park via the pedestrian entrance.

The course follows the outer perimeter walking path through the park before exiting onto KY-555. Participants then take on the most challenging portion of the course—a sustained climb along Lincoln Park Road to Mays Avenue.

The final stretch turns onto Locust Street and returns to Main Street for a strong finish in downtown Springfield.

Join Us

Start your Fourth of July with us for a fun run that honors local heroes.

Additional Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page.