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Lynch Field, Greensburg PA

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

🇺🇸 Welcome to the Freedom 5K

We are ready to count down to the 25th Freedom 5K on the USA 250th anniversary, July 4th 2026! Registration will be live the weekend of 2/14/26.

Previous Record: We had a record 516 signups including the virtual category last year!
Early Registration Fee: $17.76 till March 31st, then $20 till June 30th, then $25, except 19/under & 65/over remains $20.
Shirt Policy: We will create a store for you to order a shirt if your size sells out.
No Shirt Discount: You can choose "no shirt" for a $2 discount.

🎆 Kids Sparkler Event

Kids Sparkler for ages 10 & under. Register your young sprinter after/during the 5K, $10 per kid by the soccer field lawn. Several heats will be held as kids are available.

📅 Packet Pickup and Registration

Early packet pick up & in-person registration will occur on 7/3 from Noon-5pm at Gingerbreadman Running store (5142 Rt 30, Suite 165: Greensburg, PA).

Goody Bags: Door prizes will be inserted into the goody bags, so look inside when you get home!

🏁 Race Day Schedule

Wave starts will be used again. The planned schedule for race day is:

National Anthem: Followed by race instructions at 08:25
Wave #1: 08:30, runners sub 24 min pace
Wave #2: 08:30 + 90 sec, runners 24-28 min pace
Wave #4: 08:30 + 240 sec, walkers

🏞️ Course Information

The course is out and back. Please stay to the right half of the trail especially in the tunnel and around its curve to avoid any collisions with potential bikers.

Water Stations: Located before the 1 mile mark going out & after the 2 mile mark on the way back.
Safety: NO running on train tracks please & stay on the main part of the overpass bridges.
Intersection Caution: We cross one not-so-busy intersection & the city will provide traffic horses.
Wave Policy: All walkers should be in the final wave.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given to the top runners. Details include:

Top Runners: Top 3 male & female runners by gun time.
Age Group Awards: Runners age group awards are all chip time as there are waves.
Top Walkers: Top 3 walkers male/female by chip time.
Gifts for Young Walkers: All 19/under walkers will receive a small gift to be determined later.

📅 Team Registration

Teams need to be registered by 7/3!

🔄 Updates and Changes

Keep checking back for further updates.

🏅 Race Logistics

5K Run & Walk starts & finishes at Lynch Field (526 New Alexandria Rd, Greensburg, PA). Benefits the American Heart Association.

Timing: Timing by Gingerbreadman Running.
Race Day Registration: At Lynch Field 7:15-8:15AM.
Refund Policy: Refunds will be given if the race is canceled due to COVID-19 or other crisis.
Virtual Race Option: Can't make it? Run the Freedom Virtual 5K from 7/1-7/31.