Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Date: July 4, 2026

Location: Kirby Avenue, Champaign, IL

Registration link: Register Here

Course Details

• Youth Run Course: The Youth Run course will be along Kirby Avenue.
• 5K Course: The 5K Run/Walk course is an out and back, starting and finishing on Kirby Avenue between the State Farm Center and Gies Memorial Stadium.
• Route: The race heads east on Kirby/Florida Avenues, north on Lincoln Avenue to approximately West California Avenue and back to the finish line on Kirby Avenue.
• Water Stations: There will be two water stations along the course.

Packet Pick-Up

• Location 1: Body 'n Sole Sports, 1317 N. Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL on Friday, July 3rd from Noon to 6:00 PM.
• Location 2: Start and finish area (between Gies Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center) Saturday, July 4th from 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM.

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Registration is through this website ONLY and will end promptly at 8:45 AM on July 4th.
• No Paper Sign-Up: There will be no paper sign-up and no cash or checks will be accepted at any time.
• Payment: Payment through website only.

Awards

• Winners: Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, and to the top three male and female finishers in various age groups.
• Winner Presence: THE WINNER OR A FRIEND MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR AWARD WHEN THEY ARE ANNOUNCED. THE AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED OR DELIVERED.

Race Day Information

• Parking: Race day parking will be on the EAST SIDE of State Farm Center, Lots E5 and F5. Enter and exit the parking area from Fourth St.
• Youth Run Participation: For the Youth run, an adult will be allowed to run with each youth. The adult does NOT have to register for this event.
• Youth Run Details: The Youth Run is a fun run: no bibs will be given and no packet pick up is needed.
• Shirt Purchase: To purchase a shirt, you must register by midnight June 24th and pay the additional fee. No additional shirts will be available.
• Price Increase: There will be a price increase on June 25th.