From the Organizer
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Freedom Fest 5k on July 4th! This event will be the first in a day full of Freedom Festival events that will conclude with fireworks that evening. The run will take place at the Checotah Sports Complex on a USATF Certified Course. Race Timing and awards will be provided by I:40 Race Service. This event is hosted by the City of Checotah Parks and Recreation Department.
This will be a 7:00 am start, so you can get you July 4th kicked off early with this FFF event (Fun, Fitness, FREEDOM!)
Event Details:
Date & Time: Thursday, July 4th at 7:00 am
Registration will open at 6:00 am at the Pavilion on the north side of the complex
Location: Checotah Sports Complex
Pre-registration Fees until 6/25: $20 for the Fun Run, $25 for the 5k (after 6/25 and race day registration is $5 more).
T-shirts: Provided to all runners who sign up by June 25th. First come first serve for registrations after 6/25.
Race Contact: Chris Brown - cbrown@checotah.net, 918-473-5411
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
70°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Muskogee Davis Fld, 18 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Checotah, OK
Elevation
655 ft
Nearest Airport
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Freedom Fest 5k?
- Freedom Fest 5k is a running race held in Checotah, Oklahoma 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 Fest 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Checotah, Oklahoma at 989 N Broadway, Checotah, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freedom Fest 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freedom Fest 5k
Jul 4, 2026