Freedom Run for Epilepsy Awareness

🏃‍♀️ The 23rd Freedom Run to Raise Awareness of Epilepsy

🎉 5K & 10K Timed Run or a 1-mile Untimed Walk, Stroll, Skip, or Roll

Join Us for the Freedom Run/Walk – A Celebration of Strength, Hope & Seizure Freedom!

Celebrate Independence Day by taking action in the fight for seizure freedom! The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaiʻi’s annual Freedom Run/Walk brings together families, friends, and community members to raise awareness and support those impacted by epilepsy.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
• Location: Kailua High School – 451 Ulumanu Dr., Kailua, O‘ahu
• Check-in: 5:30 AM | Race starts at 7:00 AM sharp

🎁 Perks & Prizes

• Discount: First 100 keiki registrants get $5 off with code KEIKI2025
• Raffle: Register by June 24 for a chance to win a $200+ gift basket
• Swag: First arrivals on race day get a custom embroidered visor
• Treat: All registered 5K/10K runners & volunteers receive a refreshing shaved ice treat to cool off post-race (others may purchase on site)

🏃 Race Info

• Fees: Our professionally timed 10K/5K is $50 and includes a race shirt (for adults only & while supplies last)
• Cost: 1-Mile Awareness Walk is FREE and open to all ages

🎊 On-Site Fun

• Partner: Sponsored by our Platinum Partner: Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience (HPN)
• Booth: Visit HPN’s booth for fun games and health education
• Pet Oasis: Explore our Pet Oasis sponsored by Enchanted Lake Pets to learn about pet seizures
• Costumes: Compete in costume contests: Best Dressed Pet, Superhero, Most Purple, and more!

💰 Fundraising Incentives

• Raise $150: Waist Pack
• Raise $300: Refrigerator Cooler Fan
• Raise $1,000+: Hydration Backpack

🏆 Awards

• Top Fundraisers: Top Individual Fundraisers
• Team Spirit: Largest or Most Spirited Team
• Race Results: Top Runners (chip-timed by Timeline Hawai‘i)
• Costume: Most Creatively Dressed Pet and Best Superhero Costume

👉 Sign up or donate today at epilepsyhawaii.org and help us raise epilepsy awareness, reduce stigma, and empower families statewide. Let’s celebrate Independence Day with hope, strength, and aloha!

📝 REGISTER NOW!

Click HERE to register yourself as an individual or JOIN/START a team!

Click HERE to download a PDF of the registration form.

Call 808-528-3058 to register over the phone.

🤝 Support Our Cause

The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii is the only non-profit organization to serve over

15,000 individuals living with active epilepsy, and 2,000 are children.

All race proceeds remain in Hawaii and help to fund local education and outreach programs, resources, and initiatives.

• Seizure Recognition and First-Aid Certification Training
• E-Kokua Club - Safe space for patients and 'ohana with discounts to events and more!
• Epilepsy educational presentations, group art
• Support groups
• The epilepsy patient and community education conference, and referral & advocacy services.