Freedom Run 5K - McDonough

Event Overview

Freedom Run 5K + 1-Mile Run/Walk Benefiting Divergent Life
Saturday, July 3, 2027 | Momentum Christian Church | McDonough, Georgia

Theme

WE RUN FOR FREEDOM SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THEIRS.
This Independence Day weekend, we’re putting freedom in motion.

Route Information

• Link: Route Map

Event Details

Join us on Saturday, July 3, 2027, for the First Annual Freedom Run 5K + 1-Mile Run/Walk at Momentum Christian Church in McDonough, Georgia.

About Divergent Life

Thousands of miles away, in Jacó, Costa Rica, men, women, and children are affected by sexual exploitation and trafficking. Jacó is known for its beautiful beaches and tourism—but behind that beauty is another story.

• Reality: For people caught in exploitation, leaving is rarely as simple as walking away.
• Challenges: Poverty, lack of opportunity, broken relationships, fear, and the need to survive can make a different future seem impossible.
• Mission: Divergent Life exists to help change what comes next.
• Vision: To bring hope, opportunity, and freedom to those affected.

Why We Run

On the weekend America celebrates its freedom, runners and walkers in McDonough will take thousands of steps for people pursuing freedom of their own.

• Participation: Whether you race the 5K, walk it with friends, or bring the family for the 1-Mile Run/Walk, your miles become part of their story.
• Themes: HOPE • OPPORTUNITY • FREEDOM

Event Highlights

• Purpose: Celebrate Freedom With Purpose
• Community: Surround yourself with runners, walkers, families, and businesses.
• Opportunity: Help create a pathway toward freedom for someone else.
• Inclusivity: Choose the distance that works for you.

Race Options

• Freedom Run 5K: 3.1 miles for all ability levels.
• 1-Mile Run/Walk: Family-friendly option for everyone.
• Accessibility: No need to be a competitive runner.
• Invite: Bring somebody with you.

Beneficiary

• Impact: Proceeds benefit Divergent Life.
• Goals: Support those affected by exploitation and trafficking.
• Process: REACH, CONNECT, GROW
• Mission: A genuine opportunity to build tomorrow.

Packet Pickup

• Early Packet Pickup: July 1, 2027, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Momentum Christian Church.
• Race Day Pickup: July 3, 2027, from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM.

Awards & Recognition

• Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place for Male and Female.
• Masters Awards: 1st Place Masters Male and Female.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group from 14 and under to 75 and up.

Race Swag

• Shirts: Official Freedom Run race shirt available to registered participants.
• Registration: Register early to secure your size.
• Inclusions: Race bib, 5K award eligibility.
• Race Day Schedule: Various activities from 6:30 AM to awards ceremony.

Final Thoughts

More Than a Race: The finish line matters, but what happens beyond it matters even more. We will celebrate the freedom that has shaped our country while standing alongside those working toward a different kind of freedom.

WE RUN FOR FREEDOM SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THEIRS.
HOPE • OPPORTUNITY • FREEDOM

More Information

DivergentLifeNow.org