Run for Freedom, 5K and 10K, + Ruck

Join us for the 4th Annual Run for Freedom, benefiting Rest Stop Ministries.

Choose from a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, 5K, 10K Ruck, or 5K Ruck. Whether you're an experienced runner, first-time participant, walker, or rucker, there's a distance for everyone.

The course begins and ends at Mt. Juliet High School, taking participants through the Greenway, Charlie Daniels Park, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Every registration helps provide restoration, hope, and freedom for survivors of sex trafficking through Rest Stop Ministries' long-term residential program, workforce empowerment, and supportive services.

Thank you for joining us as we Run for Freedom.

• Location: Mt. Juliet High School
• Events: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 10K Ruck, and 5K Ruck
• Race Date: Saturday, November 14
• Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Benefiting: Rest Stop Ministries 

Participant Swag & Awards

All registered participants will receive:

• Custom race shirt (register by October 26, 2026 to guarantee your size)
• Custom finisher medal (register by October 26, 2026 to guarantee a medal)

Awards

5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Overall Awards

• 1st Place Male & Female
• 2nd Place Male & Female
• 3rd Place Male & Female

Age Groups

• 18 & Under
• 19–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50+

Ruck Division

• Overall 1st Place Male
• Overall 1st Place Female

 

Ruck Division

We're excited to offer both a 5K Ruck and 10K Ruck.

Rucking is walking or hiking while carrying a weighted backpack (ruck).

Weight Requirements

• Participants over 150 lbs.: 20 lb. dry weight
• Participants under 150 lbs.: 10 lb. dry weight

Important Rules

• Weigh-in begins 45 minutes before the race.
• No weigh-in = no finisher medal.
• Weight must remain in your ruck throughout the race.
• Random weight checks may occur during the event.

Award eligibility requires competing with a traditional backpack-style ruck. Weighted vests and plate carriers are not eligible for awards.
 
Course Maps

• Half Marathon (2 Loops)
• 10K (Run & Ruck)
• 5K (Run & Ruck)

 
Packet Pickup

Friday, November 13

Location:

Cooking Around Town 120 Providence Trail Suite 1105, Mt. Juliet, TN

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Race Day Packet Pickup

Saturday, November 14

7:30–8:30 a.m.

You may pick up a friend or family member's packet with their registration QR code.

 
Race Day Schedule

Location: Mt. Juliet High School

Start • Finish • Parking

Schedule

7:30–8:30 a.m.
Registration & Packet Pickup

9:00 a.m.
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 10K Ruck & 5K Ruck Start

 
Switching Your Distance

Need to change your race distance?

Please contact the Race Director before race day or during packet pickup.

• Downgrades are not eligible for refunds.
• Upgrades require payment of the current registration price difference.

 
Aid Stations

Aid stations are available approximately every 2 miles.

Stations will include:

• Water
• GU Energy Gel
• Fruit

Electrolytes/BCAAs
 

Restrooms

Restrooms are available:

Mt. Juliet High School athletic fields
Charlie Daniels Park