
From the Organizer
The City of Port St. Lucie is set to spark a new Independence Day tradition with its inaugural Freedomfest 5K on July 4, 2026. Hosted at the scenic MidFlorida Event Center, this highly anticipated event invites runners, walkers, and families to kick off their holiday morning with an energetic celebration of community and patriotism. To beat the summer heat and maximize the festive atmosphere, the race will start promptly at 7:00 AM, making it the perfect active prelude to a day of backyard barbecues and fireworks.
Participants can look forward to a premium, professionally managed race experience from start to finish. The course is officially chip-timed by Victory Sports, ensuring precise and reliable tracking for everyone from competitive athletes chasing a personal record to casual joggers. Every runner will receive a personalized race bib integrated with an RFID timing chip, a commemorative event shirt, and a beautifully crafted finisher medal to mark their achievement. For those pushing the pace, competitive awards will be presented to the top three overall finishers as well as the top performers across various age groups.
Beyond the finish line, the Freedomfest 5K transforms into a high‑energy Fourth of July celebration for all ages. The MIDFLORIDA Event Center will come alive with music, dancing, and interactive fun, creating a festive holiday atmosphere that goes beyond the typical road race. Making the perfect moment for neighbors and visitors to come together, break a sweat, and celebrate America’s birthday with a spectacular blend of fitness, community spirit, and festive fun.
Events
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
89°
Typical Low
77°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Nettles Is, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
220,453
as of 2023
City Elevation
18 ft
Nearest Airport
VRB
Vero Beach Regional Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 46 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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Freedomfest 5K presented by the City of Port St Lucie, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
17
Days to train
Coming Up
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7 miles away
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4 miles away
United We Run 5k
7 miles away
Uniquely Autism Thanksgiving Fun Walk
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Freedomfest 5K presented by the City of Port St Lucie
Jul 4, 2026