Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland · CL Tel Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
The Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland:
The 5th Annual Freedom 5K presented by Kingland will take place Saturday, July 4th on Main Avenue starting at N 3rd Street. The race route will be out & back completely on Main Avenue. The race will begin at 7:30AM and kick off the 4th of July events with the parade to follow at 10AM. The first 450 registrations will receive a performance t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers along with the top three finishers in each age group. The age groups are as follows: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. A special thanks to CL Tel and Clear Lake Bank & Trust for their support of this race as premier sponsors.
CL Tel Kids Fun Run:
The CL Tel Kids Fun Run will be a 1/2 mile in distance meant for kids too young to run the whole 5K. This run will begin at 7:00AM prior to the 5K. The race will start on Main Avenue at N 3rd Street. The kids will run one block down N 3rd Street before turning around and running on Main Avenue to S 8th Street. The race will finish back at N 3rd Street with the finish arch. All kids will receive a medal after they cross the finish line! Participants will also receive a race t-shirt.
This event is hosted by the Clear Lake Cross Country Team with all proceeds going to benefit the program. Please follow @OfficalClearLakeXC on Facebook or @ClearLakeXC on X for race updates as we get closer to July 4th!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mason City Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clear Lake, IA
Population
7,603
as of 2023
Elevation
1,233 ft
Nearest Airport
MCW
Mason City Municipal Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland?
- Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland is a running race held in Clear Lake, Iowa on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Clear Lake, Iowa at N 3rd Street & Main Avenue, Clear Lake, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland
Jul 4, 2026