Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run
Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run is a running race on July 4, 2027 in Kill Devil Hills, NC, with entry fees from $35 to $50.
- Date
- July 4, 2027 (346 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Friday, July 4th, 2027
SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM
Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM
CHARITY: Outer Banks Giving Tree
Race Start and Finish at the Kill Devil Hills Town Hall
102 Town Hall Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
in front of the Town War Memorial. Click HERE for Directions
Early Packet Pick-up:
Saturday July 3, 2027 (2 - 6 PM) at The Gym. Located at 3712 Croatan Hwy (Hwy 158)
MP 4½, in Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 (252) 489-8239 Click HERE for Directions
and on site Race Day: 6:15 am - 7:15 am
Freedom 5K/1 Mile
$50
$45 17 & Under
1/4 Mile Fun Run
$35 (10 & under)
All American family and community event in the spirit of American Independence!
Presented by SUN Realty and The OBX Running Company
Unique awards for the top Male and Female winners
1st - 3rd place Overall, 1st - 3rd place M/F Masters (over 40)
and 1st in age group 10 year increments starting at U10
Event t-shirt and unique finisher medals to all participants.
Watermelon, Pastries and Light Refreshments for a little Post Race celebration.
Click Here for 5k Course Map
Click HERE for Garmin
This is a chip timed event. Results will be posted on our Race Results page and emailed to all contestants.
Race Fee includes t-shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, professional services
event photography, light snacks and refreshments
Want to run with us again? Join us at Sunday June 27, 2027 at The Outer Banks Brewing Station for
the Independence Beer Mile a 21 and over Social Run!
For questions regarding general information please email us at obxrunning@gmail.com or text 252-489-8239
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
86°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manteo Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kill Devil Hills, NC
City Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2027
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Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run
Jul 4, 2027