
Freedom Run 5K is a running race on July 4, 2027 in Springfield, KY, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Celebrate Independence Day with Springfield’s 2nd Annual Freedom Run 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2027, at 8 AM. This special event honors the First Responders who serve Springfield and Washington County.
Race day check-in begins at 6:30 AM. Registration is $25, and runners registered by June 22, 2027, will receive a free race t-shirt.
Awards include medals for the top 3 overall male and female finishers, plus age group medals for the top finisher in these divisions: 9-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, and 55 and over.
Registered teams can also compete for trophies in three fun categories: Hometown Hero, Most Patriotic, and Most Abraham Lincolns.
Start your Fourth of July with us for a fun run that honors local heroes.
The 5K begins and ends in historic downtown Springfield in front of the courthouse on Main Street. Runners head out through town before turning onto Walnut Street and entering scenic Idle Hour Park via the pedestrian entrance.
The course follows the outer perimeter walking path through the park before exiting onto KY-555. Participants then take on the most challenging portion of the course—a sustained climb along Lincoln Park Road to Mays Avenue.
The final stretch turns onto Locust Street and returns to Main Street for a strong finish in downtown Springfield.
Weather
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bardstown 5e, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
795 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Freedom Run 5K
Jul 4, 2027