Freedom 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Freedom 5K · The Independence Mile - Only · The Freedom 5K and Independence Mile
From the Organizer
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT RUNNINGLANE Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-5pm. Address: 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW Huntsville, AL 35801
The first 600 runners to register (either for the Mile or 5K) will receive finisher medals. This will be determined by bibs assigned (Freedom 5K/Independent Mile bibs which will be 1-1000 vs RunningLane bib. Those who sign up for the bundle will only receive 1 finisher medal, not 2.) Depending on how many bibs are not picked up will determine how many RunningLane bibs will receive finisher medals.
Also friendly reminder, that the first 450 registrations for the 5K or the 5K + 1 Mile bundle, will be guaranteed Freedom 5K singlets. We will have an additional 300 RunningLane singlets for those who register for the 5K or 5K + 1 Mile bundle in case we run out of Freedom singlets!Come Celebrate America's Independence with the all new Freedom 5K and back from its 9 year hiatus the Independence Mile!
The 2026 course will take place on the UAH campus near the fitness center.
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
71°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Freedom 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Freedom 5K?
- Freedom 5K is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama 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 Freedom 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at UAH Fitness Center, Huntsville, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freedom 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freedom 5K
Jul 4, 2026