6716 Winans Lake Rd., Brighton MI
Friday, June 19th, 2026
Event 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
Date and Time
- Date: June 19, 2026
- Start Time: 6:30 pm for 1-mile fun run
- 5K Run/Walk: Starts at 7pm
Pricing
- 1 Mile Run: $25
- 5K Run/Walk: $30
Course Details
- Type: Cross country course
- Terrain: Includes trails, fields, and slight hills
- Timing: Chip timed
Packet Pickup
At the registration table on race day (6/19) starting at 5pm.
Awards
- Medals: To all finishers!
- Trophies: To all first-place finishers and overall male and female.
Age Groups
1 Mile Fun Run: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14 5K Run/walk: 10 & under, 11-17, 18 & over Male and Female, Male and Female overall
Registration Includes
- Commemorative 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 Information
Available on site.
Results
We will have live results on this site! The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.
Race URL
For more information, visit the race page: H.E.R.O Freedom Run.
