Freedom Run
- Date
- July 4–6, 2026
- Location
- Fireman's Park, De Forest, WI
- Distance
- One Mile Fun Run · 5K Run/Walk · 10K RUN ONLY & more
From the Organizer
The Freedom Run is a community running event held traditionally on the Fourth of July. There is a one mile, 5K run/walk, and a 10K run only. We will continue to offer a virtual event option for those interested. Proceeds are donated to the DeForest Area Needs Network and DeForest Area HS track/cross country programs!
Online registration until Wednesday, July 1st at noon.
In person registration and packet pick up available: Thursday, July 2nd, 4:00 - 6:00pm, Friday, July 3rd 3:00 - 6:00pm, DeForest High School stadium entrance. Day of race registration also available. T shirts not guaranteed after June 19th.
We are extremely grateful for our sponsors that have stuck with us! Our major sponsors, DMB Community Bank and Hooper Corp. And our other sponsors, DeForest Running Santas, Noble Choice Chiropractic, MPK, and Norski Nutrition!
Check out our site: https://sites.google.com/deforestschools.org/the-deforest-freedom-run/home
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Arlington, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About De Forest, WI
Population
10,853
as of 2023
Elevation
948 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 7 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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, 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
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?
- Freedom Run is a running race held in De Forest, Wisconsin 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?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in De Forest, Wisconsin at Fireman's Park, De Forest, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freedom Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freedom Run
Jul 4, 2026