Florence Freedom 5K

HAPPY 250th Birthday America!!

Simply Timing is excited to host the 4th annual Freedom Florence 5K on Friday, July 4, 2026. The race will take place on the very flat and very fast Run Like a Nut course in downtown Florence, SC. All runners will be provided with finisher medals, cooled towels, and post-race concessions. Part of the proceeds will go to support the Disabled American Veterans as well as The Once Upon a Child Rescue. This race will be a double points grand prix event. Come on out and celebrate America's birthday by starting a new family tradition with us by showing up and dressing out this July 4th!!!

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Florence Freedom 5K

• Type: 5K
• Date: Friday, July 4, 2026
• Start Time: 7:30am
• Location: The race will start and end at 120 E. Elm Street Florence, SC 29506

• Proceeds: Part of the proceeds will benefit the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Once Upon a Child Rescue

Race Day Schedule:

• Day of Packet Pickup: starts at 6:30am
• Announcements and National Anthem: 7:20am
• 5K Starts: 7:30am
• 1 Mile Walk/Run: 7:35am
• 5K Awards: 8:40am
• All 5K runners: receive a custom finisher medal

5K Course Map: CLICK HERE FOR EXPANDED MAP

T-Shirts:

• Pre-registration: All runners who pre-register before June 1 will receive a gold shirt or gold tank top
• Tank tops: can only be chosen for pre-registered runners ONLY
• Shirt sizes: are not guaranteed for Registrants after June 1

T-Shirt Sizes:

• Youth: XS, S, M, L
• Adult: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

5K Awards:

• Top 3: Overall Male and Female
• Top 3: Masters Male and Female
• Top 3: Male and Female in each Age Group

5K Age Groups:

• Groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K Registration Fees:

• March 26 - May 15: $35
• May 15 - July 3: $40
• Day of Registration: $45

Event Special Notes:

• Strollers: Yes, welcome
• Music: Not recommended, but yes they can
• Pets: Yes, welcome
• Parking: There are no parking restrictions
• Age Restrictions: None

Race Director:

• Contact: Andy Bobier with Simplytiming: simplytimingllc@gmail.com (843)-231-8059

This is a DOUBLE POINTS Pee Dee Grand Prix Race