Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Race Overview

The Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run will be held on July 4, 2026, at Kirby Avenue, Champaign, IL. The Youth Run course will be along Kirby Avenue.

The 5K Run/Walk course is an out and back. It starts and finishes on Kirby Avenue between the State Farm Center and Gies Memorial Stadium. 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. There will be two water stations. All proceeds go to support the Champaign County Freedom Celebration.

Packet Pick-Up

• Location and Times:
  • Friday, July 3rd at Body 'n Sole Sports, 1317 N. Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL from Noon to 6:00 PM.
  • Start and finish area on Saturday, July 4th starting at 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM.

Registration Details

• Online Only: 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.
• Payment Method: No cash or checks will be accepted at any time. Payment through website only.

Awards Information

• Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, and the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over and the top 5 walkers.
• Presence Required: THE WINNER OR A FRIEND MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR AWARD WHEN THEY ARE ANNOUNCED. THE AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED OR DELIVERED.

Parking Information

• 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 Details

• An adult will be allowed to run with each youth. The adult does NOT have to register for this event.
• Fun Run: 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.

Additional Information

For more details, visit the race page: Freedom Celebration 5K Run/Walk and Youth Run.