Freedom 5K

Description

PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT BACK 40 BREWERY on Wednesday from 12-5pm. Address: 3254 Leeman Ferry Rd SW Huntsville, AL 35801

The first 800 runners to register (either for the Mile or 5K) will receive finisher medals. This will be determined by bibs assigned (Freedom 5K/Independent Mile bibs which will be 1-800 vs RunningLane bib. Those who sign up for the bundle will only receive 1 finisher medal, not 2.) Depending on how many bibs are not picked up will determine how many RunningLane bibs will receive finisher medals.

Also friendly reminder, that the first 700 registrations for the 5K or the 5K + 1 Mile bundle, will be guaranteed Freedom 5K singlets. We will have an additional 200 RunningLane singlets for those who register for the 5K or 5K + 1 Mile bundle in case we run out of Freedom singlets!

Come Celebrate America's Independence with the all new Freedom 5K and back from its 9 year hiatus the Independence Mile!

The 5K and 1 Mile will start and finish at beautiful Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Both courses will be USATF Certified courses as well as Sanctioned events. We're excited to make this the premier July 4th race in the Tennessee Valley taking you through the beautiful streets of Downtown Huntsville as well as Old Town.

5K Route: USATF Certified - AL23017JE
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1 Mile Route: USATF Certified - AL23018JE
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WANT DISCOUNTS INTO OUR RACES?

Yep that's right! If you love our races and want discounts, we have created a program just for you. Learn more about Race Club here: https://runninglane.com/racing-club

Calling all volunteers! We always need fantastic volunteers and we have a volunteer program to help save you some dough. Volunteers who work a 5 hour shift will receive free entry into a future RunningLane Event 1/2 Marathon distance and shorter. Volunteers who work (2) 5 hour shifts or (1) 8+ hour shift will receive free entry into a future RL Event 50 Miler and down OR (2) races 1/2 marathon and down. For more details please email kim@runninglane.com
Excludes the Wild Thangs Trail Series Bundle

EVENT SCHEDULE | OVERVIEW

7:00AM - FREEDOM 5k

8:15AM - The Independence Mile

9:00AM - One of the most American Foods (all beef hot dogs) imaginable will be served along with other refreshments.

Driving distance from:

Florence: 73 miles
Birmingham: 102 miles
Chattanooga: 102 miles
Nashville: 110 miles
Atlanta: 180 miles
Memphis: 200 miles
Knoxville: 219 miles
Louisville: 273 miles
Pensacola: 349 miles

There are no refunds, credits, deferrals or friend/ family transfers on entries. We do not mail shirts or medals to participants unable to make the event as left over shirts are donated.

Awards

Awards will take place at 9:15 AM.
Awards TBD - both the 5k and 1 mile will have awards.
Age group awards for the 5K will be top 3 in each AG: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Age group awards for the Mile will be top 3 in each AG: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

We will also have free balloon twisters for the kids at the race as well as free face painting!

PACKET PICKUP

PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT BACK 40 BREWERY on Wednesday from 12-5pm. Address: 3254 Leeman Ferry Rd SW Huntsville, AL 35801

RACE DAY Packet Pickup. We STRONGLY encourage everyone to pick up your packets if at all possible on Wednesday. That said, we will have packet pickup race morning from 6:00am - 6:45am near the start finish line on Church Street (near this address: 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801). Please note the race will start at 7am sharp!

Race singlets are for the 5K and 5K + 1 Mile bundle only. Those who register for the mile only will not receive a race singlet. Singlets are guaranteed for the first 700 runners who register.

2024 RACE SINGLET DESIGN 🇺🇸