Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA
- Distance
- 5k · 10k · 1k Fun Run & more
From the Organizer
Start your Independence Day off with our 5k, 10k, or 1k Fun Run! Join us for our Freedom Run on July 4th race at Halcyon! This is a family-friendly event and all of our events are walker-friendly! Virtual options are also available.
Race Benefactor: One hundred percent of the donations made through this website will go directly to Ainsley’s Angels of America in North Georgia. Ansley's Angels pair able-bodied runners and walkers to push Special Needs kids and adults in races from 5Ks to Marathons. Your donation helps us get the equipment and supplies we need so families can participate at no cost.
Visit Ainsley's Angels of America in North Georgia's HERE
Included with your full price race registration:
T-shirt
Chipped race time
Custom medal
Virtual Run options include shipping. Virtual Packets will be mailed after 7/6 if not picked up during packet pick up.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
10k: 7:45 AM
Fun Run: 7:50 AM
5k: 8:15 AM
Packet pick-up:
At Big Peach Running Co - Cumming
Thursday, July 2nd from 12 PM to 5 PM
Friday, July 3rd from 12 PM to 5 PM
Race morning packet pick up will be at the race location under the green Big Peach Running Co. tent. Starting at 7:00 AM
Virtual Packets will be mailed after July 6th if not picked up during packet pick up.
Any race packets for in-person runners that are not picked up during packet pickup or on race day will be donated.
*Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if there is another size available.
Race Location & Parking:
Halcyon
6365 Halcyon Way
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Free parking is available in the parking garage at Halcyon
The starting line is at the surface parking lot located behind Cherry Street Brewpub.
Restrooms are located inside The Market Hall adjacent to the coffee shop.
Water Stations:
10k Course: the water station will be at the turnaround.
5k Course: a water station will be located along the course.
Awards:
Overall male/female
Overall masters male/female
1st, 2nd, 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments.
Virtual runners will not be eligible for overall or age group awards.
*Race will be held rain or shine.
**Guaranteed finisher medal if registered by 6/28 at 11:59 PM
**Guaranteed t-shirt if registered by 6/28 at 11:59 PM
**Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public**
Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change.
Course Maps Are Below:
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
88°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumming 2n, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alpharetta, GA
Population
66,355
as of 2023
Elevation
1,008 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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 Run 5k/10k & Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run?
- Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run is a running race held in Alpharetta, Georgia 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 Run 5k/10k & Fun Run?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Alpharetta, Georgia at 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freedom Run 5k/10k & Fun Run
Jul 4, 2026