When
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Where
17575 Peak Ave -finish, corner of Peak and Dunne - start, Morgan Hill CA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Freedom Run
- Date: 2026-07-04
- Location: Morgan Hill, CA
- Finish Line: 17575 Peak Ave - corner of Peak and Dunne
Race Description
The Freedom Run is a premiere event at Morgan Hill’s annual Freedom Fest, one of the few all-day Independence Day celebrations in the Bay Area. Start your 4th of July celebration with a morning race that will take you through Morgan Hill’s historic, tree-lined downtown. Then stay for the award-winning parade, the largest privately organized parade in Northern California and the official 4th of July Parade of Santa Clara County.
Festivities
- Annual Events: Patriotic Sing, Family Street Dance, Freedom Car Cruise and Show
- Fireworks: Fireworks on the Green entertainment show
- Venues: Historic downtown core, Community and Cultural Center, Outdoor Sports Center
- Celebration: A spectacular, fun-filled, family-friendly celebration every July 4th holiday!
Bib Pickup Information
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Time: 10 AM to 2 PM
- Location: LDS church parking lot, 1790 E. Dunne Ave, Morgan Hill
- Additional Pickup: July 2 or July 3, time TBA: morning of the race from 6:45 AM-7:30 AM at 17575 Peak Ave
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