Club South Runners Freedom Mile
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 100 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 1/2 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
Club South runners presents The Freedom Mile. This is a series of 1 mile races and includes a parent-child ½ mile fun run. It is a point to point event ending at the Old State Capitol.
- 7:00 am Onsite registration begins/ Packet Pickuup
- 8:00 am: Masters/Grandmasters Male/Female
- 8:20 am: Youth (14 & under) Male/Female
- 8:40 am: Open Division Women
- 9:00 am: Open Division Men
- 9:20 am: Parent/Child 1/2 mile fun run
We have a shuttle bus that runs from finish to start for each event, except the 1/2 mile fun run as that is an out and back course.
AWARDS:
- Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, Grandmasters Male/Female
- 3 deep each age group Male/Female (under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-559, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
- Corticates 3 deep Male/Female for 8 and under, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, and 13-14 years
- Finisher certificate for each child in the 1/2 mile fun run
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
91°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Baton Rouge, LA
Population
223,699
as of 2023
Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Club South Runners Freedom Mile
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 100 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Club South Runners Freedom Mile?
- Club South Runners Freedom Mile is a running race held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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 Club South Runners Freedom Mile?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 100 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Club South Runners Freedom Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Club South Runners Freedom Mile
Jul 4, 2026