H.E.R.O. Freedom Run

Race Overview

Join us for the 4th Annual H.E.R.O Freedom Run featuring a 1-mile fun run and 5k run/walk on the beautiful cross-country course now being held onsite at Freedom River in Hamburg Township (Down the road from the Hamburg Family Fun Fest). We will kick off with a 1-mile fun run at 6:30 pm and our 5K run/walk at 7pm on a cross-country style course. The funds raised for this event will go toward building our year-round wellness center, a refuge nestled among the trees on the Huron River at Freedom River. Freedom River is an outdoor recreation facility for veterans and their families to relax, recover, and rejuvenate.

Organization Information

Freedom River, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization. To learn more please visit www.freedomriver.org

Event Details

• Date: June 19, 2026
• Location: 6716 Winans Lake Rd., Brighton, MI
• Start Times: 1-mile fun run at 6:30 pm, 5K run/walk at 7 pm
• Timing: Race is chipped timed

Pricing

• 1 Mile Run: $25
• 5K Run/Walk: $30

Course Information

• Type: Cross country course including trails, fields, and slight hills
• Timing: Race is chipped timed
• Course Condition: Beautiful outdoor setting
• Race Events: 1-Mile Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk

Packet Pickup

At the registration table on race day (6/19) starting at 5 pm.

Awards

• Finishers: Medals to all finishers
• Top Finishers: Trophies to all first-place finishers and overall male and female
• Categories: Male and Female overall
• Age Group Awards: Medals for specific age divisions

Age Groups

• 1 Mile Fun Run: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14
• 5K Run/Walk: 10 & under, 11-17, 18 & over
• Overall Categories: Male and Female
• First-Place Awards: For all divisions

Registration Includes

• T-Shirt: Commemorative race T-shirt, available while supplies last
• VIP Passes: Amusement ride VIP passes for Hamburg Family Fun Fest (pack of 3)
• Parking: Free parking for the race
• Goody Bags: Included in your race packet

Parking & Results

• Parking: Available on site
• Results: Live results on this site
• Timing: Professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation
• Tracking: Results will be posted during the race and live on this website

For more information, please visit the race page: H.E.R.O Freedom Run.