17th Freedom 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run, Saturday August 6, 2022

Last updated 5/1/2022

The 17th Freedom Old Home Week Road Race and Kids Fun Run are great activities for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

All proceeds support Freedom Old Home Week events.

What to expect:  We are currently planning for a full in-person event this year.  However, details are subject to change based upon NH State guidelines for COVID-19.  Know that we take your health and safety as paramount to your experience in Freedom, and may make event modifications as needed.  This page may be updated any time up to race day, so check back often to keep current on changes.

We are proud to have Granite State Race Services provide race results to our participants.  Please refer to https://www.gsrs.com/ for additional information regarding their services.

5K Race Course: Begins and ends at Freedom Elementary School, 40 Loon Lake Rd, Freedom NH 03836. Course starts on paved road with an incline; remainder of course is dirt road, shaded, and mostly flat.  See map at bottom of this page.

5K Divisions: Runner-Male, Runner-Female, Walker (with or without dogs).

5K Age Categories: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.

5K Prizes: First place medals will be awarded in each category.  Race shirts and commemorative bibs will be provided to the first 100 registered participants.

Food: Water and snacks will be provided.

Kids Fun Run: Free for all ages under 14. The race course loops around the school grounds and town ball field. Pre-registration is not available; registration is the morning of the race with a parent or legal guardian.

Schedule

• 7:30 am  Race day 5K and Kids Fun Run registration opens.  Pre-registered 5K participants may pick up shirts and bibs.
• 8:15 am  Race day 5K registration closes.
• 8:30 am  5K runners will be at the front of the line.  Race starts on Loon Lake Road, down from the main entrance of the school.
• 9:00 am  Kids Fun Run registration closes.
• 9:15 am  Kids Fun Run starts.

5K Registration and Entry Fees:  $25.00 per participant; includes race shirt and bib (Note: To be guaranteed a t-shirt in a specific size, you must register and submit your payment by July 24).  Pre-registration is available online up to Noon on August 5.  Race day in-person registration is available one hour before race start time at Freedom Elementary School.  There are two ways to register:

1. Online with PayPal or credit card.  Go to our 5K Online Registration page.
2. By mail.  Download a registration form here.  Checks may be made payable to Freedom OHW 5K.  Mail your registration form and payment to: Old Home Week, PO Box 359, Freedom, NH 03836.

Questions?  Contact Kimberly Reis and Janet Meyers at runinfreedom@gmail.com.

Click here to download a copy of the USATF certificate and official map.

Results of Prior Races

Click here for results of prior year races.

Be sure to visit our Facebook page for more information and pictures about Freedom and Freedom Old Home Week events!