RAINSVILLE FREEDOM RUN 10K & 5K
- Date
- June 6, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · 10K Elite & more
From the Organizer
On June 6, 2026, runners from across the country will descend upon Rainsville for the 18th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RAINSVILLE FREEDOM RUN 10K AND 5K, "The Best Small Race in America”. The event is for runners and walkers of all ages. The race will begin and end at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum located at 1504 Main St E.
MOST OVERALL PRIZE MONEY EVER (5) DEEP MALE AND FEMALE
10K Overall Prize $$: 1st place - $1000, 2nd place - $800, 3rd place - $600, 4th place - $400 - 5th place - $200.
5K Overall Prize $$: 1st place - $600, 2nd place - $400, 3rd place - $300, 4th place - $200 - 5th place - $100.
Biggest and Most Door Prizes Ever.
$1000 Grand Door Prize and thousands of dollar more in prizes.
Funds generated by the 2026 Freedom Run will remain in the community, helping local citizens through donations which will benefit local charities.
*** There will be no refunds or bib transfers for this race. ***
Distances & Pricing
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.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the RAINSVILLE FREEDOM RUN 10K & 5K?
- RAINSVILLE FREEDOM RUN 10K & 5K is a running event held in Rainsville, AL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the RAINSVILLE FREEDOM RUN 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Rainsville, AL at DeKalb County Schools Coliseum, Rainsville, AL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the RAINSVILLE FREEDOM RUN 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
RAINSVILLE FREEDOM RUN 10K & 5K
Jun 6, 2026