Freedom Run
The annual run has become an integral part of America’s Freedom Festival as thousands of participants at all levels and abilities join this invigorating event.
Details
- Date: July 4
- Time: 7:00 AM
- Location: Kiwanis Park Provo, Utah
- Register Here
- Entry Info: Varies By Race
Event Sponsors
About the Race
Parking Information
Arrive early! Some roads around the race/parade route close as early as 5:30am. Access to the race start lines and parking is best achieved by approaching from the west and north of BYU campus. If you want to park at the BYU Marriot Center, be there before 6am the day of the race. After that time, the lot will be closed until the race is ended, so plan accordingly as you will not be able to leave until after the event. Our additional recommendation would be to park in the neighborhoods north and east of Kiwanis Park.
Race Start Locations
- 5K start located at corner of 800 N & 150 E (Brick Oven Pizza)
- 10K start located on Birch Ave, at north end of Kiwanis Park
- 1M start located inside Kiwanis Park
- ALL RACES – Start at 7am and finish at entrance to Kiwanis Park
Race Map
Packet Pickup Information
Packet-pickup will be on July 3rd ONLY, at Provo Rec Center in the Multi-Purpose room (east end of facility). We will be open from 9:00am till 4:00pm. We love our volunteers, and we know you do, too! Please be courteous to them when picking up your swag or by ensuring someone else can get your bib and swag if you cannot be to the pick up before 4pm.
At packet-pickup, you will receive your bib number with a timing chip attached, your race shirt, race medal, and possible additional swag. You need to show ID to pick up your packet. We do allow family members to pick up packets of their relations/friends, but they must sign for the goods!
Disclaimer: Shirts and other goodies are distributed at packet-pickup. They are not available to those that miss the event. You are buying admission to the event, not the bag of goodies.
Registration Fees
Click here to register.
Click here to verify your registration.
Click here for participant self management.
Click here to see Race Results.
Fee increases and rates are as follows:
| Date: | 1-mile fee | 5K fee | 10K fee |
| Through May 14 | $15 | $30 | $35 |
| May 15 | $17 | $35 | $40 |
| June 15 | $19 | $40 | $45 |
| July 3 (in-person registration rate): | $20 | $45 | $50 |
*No refunds will be granted after race registration is complete.
*In-person registration: July 3rd, 2026 ONLY at packet pickup location (Provo Recreation Center). NO in-person registration on day of race!
Special note for online registration: Online registration closes at 8:30pm MST, July 2, 2026.
Special note for packet pick-up: Packet pick up is July 3rd, 2026 ONLY. NO registration or packet pick up available on race day!
Other Important Information
- Timing: This year, we will have timing chips built right into your racing bib. Timing works best when you wear our racing bib on the front of your shirt or shorts, and have the bib on the top layer of clothing.
- Starting Etiquette: Runner positioning should coincide with your bib number. We will assign bib numbers based on your self-reported expected pace. Ultimately we really need the fast runners in the front and the slower runners toward the back at the starting line. Remember: your official chip timing does not start until you cross the start mat, so keeping an order to the speed of runners keeps the race flowing smoothly!
- Strollers: If you intend to push a wheeled device (stroller), we require that you start with the other wheeled devices after the runners have gone. Strollers can really jam up the works and we really don’t want any collisions between runners and strollers. Please be very attentive of all the runners and walkers around you. Give runners a wide berth if you pass them.
- No bicycles, unicycles, or other wheeled devices (exception: strollers) allowed on the course.
- On-course Water Stations: The 10K has two on-course water stations. One just after the 3M mark and one just after the 5M mark. We want to keep you hydrated!
- Post Race Food: We will load up on post-race refreshments. It is tough to have a full selection of everything by the end of the race. No guarantees, but we will do our best to keep everything stocked to the very end.
- Race Shirt Sizes – click image for larger scale.
Volunteer
We always need volunteer help to make the run happen!
Awards, Prizes, and Past Results
Awards and cash prizes are given to the top three male and female finishers for the 5K and the10K: $300 to the winners, $200 to 2nd place and $100 to 3rd place.
In addition we have age group awards in the following categories: 1-9,10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, and so on till 70-79, and then 80+ for both male and female.
With the race starting at 7:00, we hope to start doing awards at 8:30 at our band stand. Finisher medals will also be available!
Past Race Results:
Results 2022: Click here
Result 2023: Click here
Results 2024: Click here
Results 2025: Click here
Results 2026: Click here
