Run For Freedom 5K/10K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 19 North Main Street, Derry, NH
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Virtual 5k
From the Organizer
Race is at 8:00 AM Saturday, July 4th.
Early Packet Pickup at the Pinkerton Academy Track 4-6pm July 3.
Race Day Registration 6:45-7:30 on July 4.
The Run For Freedom 5k/10K returns to Pinkerton! A family friendly event, the Race starts at 8:00 AM. Come enjoy the great atmosphere and the best patriotic post-race snacks in NH. We'll see you on the 4th to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday!
To celebrate - we will have prizes for the most patriotic/festive attire. Wear your best red, white and blue!
The Run For Freedom benefits Liberty House, a safe haven that provides substance-free housing and assistance to help veterans get back on their feet, regain their independence and build stable futures.
The GDTC is a non-profit charitable organization devoted to promoting running and related activities.
GDTC is also sponsoring its annual Training 5k initiative, a FREE 8 week program open to anyone in the community interested in training for the 5k Run for Freedom. More information and an application are available at www.gdtc.org
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
59°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Hampstead, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Derry, NH
Elevation
318 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run For Freedom 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Derry, NH
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Youth
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Fitness University 2026
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7 miles away
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 Run For Freedom 5K/10K?
- Run For Freedom 5K/10K is a running race held in Derry, New Hampshire 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 Run For Freedom 5K/10K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Derry, New Hampshire at 19 North Main Street, Derry, NH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run For Freedom 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For Freedom 5K/10K
Jul 4, 2026