Freedom 5K Celebration @ Independence Bank

Race Information

Event Name: Freedom 5K Celebration

Date: July 4, 2026

Location: Independence Bank - Midtown, Paducah, KY

URL: Race Registration

Registration Note

Deadline: Any registrations after June 16th are past the guaranteed shirt deadline. Shirts will be available on a first come first serve basis at packet pick-up for those who register after June 16.

Event Description

• Participation: Before you go out to celebrate on the 4th of July, spend the morning getting some healthy exercise in a fun family environment!
• Activities: The 2nd Annual Freedom 5k at Independence Bank in Paducah KY invites you to bring the family to run, walk, ruck and cheer.
• Race Gear: All participants will receive great patriotic race gear.
• Awards: Fun awards will be given out for overall and age group winners for the Run and Ruck divisions.

Charity Information

Donations: All collected donations and a portion of race proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org).

Mission: WWP creates and funds programs that help wounded veterans get back on track and become positive forces in their communities.

Goal: Please help us reach our goal of $7000 to give just a little back to those who gave so much for us.

Race Course Details

• Start Time: This year':s race will begin at 7am.
• Gathering Point: Participants will gather in the Independence Bank parking lot on Buckner and Labelle Ave (Midtown Paducah, across from the Coke Plant).
• Route: The course will head down Jefferson towards the flood wall, turn on 17th street, and then left on Madison street.
• Finish Line: The start and finish line will be on Labelle Ave between the Coke Plant and Independence Bank.

3 Divisions You Can Sign Up For

• Walk: Sign up in the "Walk" division for a great non-competitive morning walk. Note: there will be no awards given in the walking division.
• Run: The "Run" division is what you would see at most races. Awards are given for overall and age group finishers.
• Ruck: The Ruck division requires you to wear a weighted vest or pack (not provided at the race). Overall awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female.
• Ruck Weight: If you weigh under 150lbs, it is recommended you wear a minimum of a 20lbs weighted ruck. If you weigh over 150lbs, a 30lbs minimum ruck is recommended. We will not be checking actual weight, as we rely on you to choose an appropriately honest weight based on your fitness level.