Events
4.5 Mile Run - 16 min/mile pace required
1.5 Mile Family Walk
Event Description
Kick off your Independence Day weekend at the patriotic Carmel Freedom Run 4.5-mile and 1.5-miler! Raceday is Friday, July 4th in the beautiful city of Carmel, IN! NEW FOR 2025, we are excited to host the event at Upland Brewing and Pies & Pints in Clay Terrace!
Join the fun with your friends and family at this classic run/walk, then enjoy some post-race refreshments! In addition to water, Gatorade and snack options, all finishers (21+) can use their FREE drink ticket for a beer at Upland Brewing or Pies & Pints! Java House will also be on-site with Sweet Coffee treats available (first come first served or while supplies last).
Soft-style shirts are included for all, and for the first time we will be offering FINISHER MEDALS for the 4.5-milers and 1.5-milers! We also offer overall and age-group awards to our faster competitors!
This year's race features new and exciting 4.5-mile and 1.5-mile courses that start/finish at Upland Brewing, and utilizing the beautiful streets of downtown Carmel and Monon Trail. There is also a FREE FUN RUN for kids 10 and under. Bring the whole family out, as we offer a discounted rate for families of 3+!
Shirts & MEDALS!
NEW for 2025, we are excited to offer FINISHER MEDALS for the 4.5-milers and 1.5-milers!
As always, patriotic soft-style shirts (unisex sizing) are guaranteed to those that pre-register by Thursdsay, June 26!
Awards
Stick around after you finish for the awards ceremony! We'll recognize our Top 3 overall male and female finishers, as well as the Top 3 per age-group for the 4.5-mile distance*!
- Overall and Age-Group categories - Click here
- Results can be found HERE
*There will NOT be awards for the 1.5-mile event
Free Kids Run
The kid's run is FREE and requires no registration. Announcements will be made on race morning for all kids wanting to participate to report to a location in the immediate area. The kids run is open to children ages 10 and under and consists of a short distance course of about 100 yards. All kids will receive a Popsicle and post-race snacks!
$5 Refund for Referrals
Did you know we offer a cashback refund of $5 for every 2 friends who signup using YOUR Referral Link for either the 4.5-mile or 1.5-mile??
Here's how it works:
After you register for the event, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail. Within this e-mail you'll see a special registration URL Referral Link. Share this link with all your friends, family, and coworkers. Once two of them signup with that link, you will receive your refund*. It's that simple!
*Please note: Total refunds cannot exceed the amount paid from your original registration cost
Contact Form
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Event Location
Upland Brewing - Clay Terrace
14490 Clay Terrace Blvd, Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46032 US
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