Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk Hillsdale
Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk Hillsdale is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Hillsdale, MI, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a 5K race at the beautiful Baw Beese lake,starting at Sandy Beach, 300 Waterworks Drive, Hillsdale, MI. https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/sandy-beach
This event will be chip timed and well marked paved course through the beautiful area of Baw Beese Lake trail loaded with beautiful fall color.
The overall winners (male/female) will receive trophies and medals to the top two male and females in age groups 0-11; 12-13; 14-15; 16-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39, 40-44; 45-49; 50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75-79;80-84; 85-89 (etc). This event will be the final race of the 2024 Tri-County Race series, which has various races in Hillsdale, Lenawee and Branch Counties.
This event is sponsored by US 12 Heritage Trail Daughters of the American Revolution, with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America, to honor local Veterans with wreaths at their final resting places at Christmas.
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
63°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hillsdale, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hillsdale, MI
Population
8,013
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,119 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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80
Days to train
- Race
- Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk Hillsdale
- Date
- October 11, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk Hillsdale
Oct 11, 2026