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Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run

Date
July 4, 2026
Distance
5k · 10k · 1k Fun Run & more

From the Organizer

Start your Independence Day off with our 5k, 10k, or 1k Fun Run!  Join us for our Freedom Run on July 4th race at Halcyon! This is a family-friendly event and all of our events are walker-friendly! Virtual options are also available. 
 

Race Benefactor:  One hundred percent of the donations made through this website will go directly to Ainsley’s Angels of America in North Georgia. Ansley's Angels pair able-bodied runners and walkers to push Special Needs kids and adults in races from 5Ks to Marathons. Your donation helps us get the equipment and supplies we need so families can participate at no cost.
 
Visit Ainsley's Angels of America in North Georgia's FB page to connect with the local branch of this organization:  https://www.facebook.com/AAAinGeorgia/
 

Included with your full price race registration: 
Choose a super soft T-shirt or tank (additional charge)
Chipped race time
Custom medal
Virtual Run options include shipping. Virtual Packets will be mailed after 7/6 if not picked up during packet pick up.
 
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
10k:  7:45 AM
Fun Run:  7:50 AM

5k:  8:05 AM

Packet pick-up:
At Big Peach Running Co - Cumming
Wednesday, July 2nd from 12 PM to 5 PM
Thursday, July 3rd from 12 PM to 5 PM
 

Race morning at the race location under the green Big Peach Running Co. tent. Starting at 7:00 AM
Virtual Packets will be mailed after July 6th if not picked up during packet pick up. 
Any race packets for in-person runners that are not picked up during packet pickup or on race day will be donated.  

*Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if there is another size available.

Race Registration
Registration will be available (if not sold out) through race morning on July 4th online. Please be prepared to log in to your RunSignUp account in order to register on-site on Race Day. 
 

Race Location & Parking
Halcyon
6365 Halcyon Way
Alpharetta, GA 30005

Free parking is available in the parking garage at Halcyon adjacent to the Village Green behind the CMX CineBistro.  

The starting line is at the surface parking lot located behind Cherry Street Brewpub.

More location details can be found HERE:  https://www.northgarunningco.com/halcyon-parking

Restrooms
Restrooms are located inside The Market Hall adjacent to the coffee shop.

Water Stations
10k Course:  the water station will be at the turnaround.

5k Course:  a water station will be located along the course. 

Awards
Overall male/female
Overall masters male/female 
1st, 2nd, 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments. 
Virtual runners will not be eligible for overall or age group awards. 
 

Upcoming Races/Events:  Click HERE to view information about our upcoming events and races
 
 *Race will be held rain or shine.
**Guaranteed finisher medal if registered by 6/28 at 11:59 PM 
**Guaranteed t-shirt if registered by 6/28 at 11:59 PM 
 

**Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public**

Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change.

Course Maps Are Below:

Distances & Pricing

5k8:15 AMRegister →
10k7:45 AMRegister →
1k Fun Run7:50 AMRegister →
Virtual 5k7:50 AMRegister →
Virtual 10k7:50 AMRegister →
Virtual Fun Run7:50 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run?
Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run is a running event held in Alpharetta, GA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run?
Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Alpharetta, GA at 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run

Jul 4, 2026

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