Freedom 5K: Run to Remember
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
From the Organizer
Join us for a family friendly 5K where we celebrate life, honor loved ones and come together as a community. Run through the beautiful Hendersonville Memory Gardens.
No registration fee for this race. We simply ask that you consider a donation in honor of Doug McDonald to Project 22. Project 22 strives to create, organize and support activities and services needed to continually improve the safety and quality of life for adult citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Sumner County. Doug was instrumental in volunteering and fundraising for Project 22, famously utilizing his hot dog stand at Lowe's in Hendersonville. Project 22 is a registered chapter of the Arc of Tennessee.
Family Friendly (Walkers and strollers welcome)
- Memory Tags: Write a loved one's name and walk in their honor
- Patriotic Start-Opening Tribute
- Coffee & Donuts Post Race
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
89°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Old Hickory Dam, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hendersonville, TN
Population
62,390
as of 2023
City Elevation
443 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 13 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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Waiting For?
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17
Days to train
- Race
- Freedom 5K: Run to Remember
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Freedom 5K: Run to Remember?
- Freedom 5K: Run to Remember is a running race held in Hendersonville, Tennessee 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: Run to Remember?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Hendersonville, Tennessee at Hendersonville Memory Gardens 353 E Main Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freedom 5K: Run to Remember?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freedom 5K: Run to Remember
Jul 4, 2026