Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Champaign, IL
Jul 4, 2025
1K / 5K

Sub-events Details

Youth Run

1K
Jul 04, 2025 (Fri)
8:30 AM
Run/Walk
in person
Kids

5K Run

5K
Jul 04, 2025 (Fri)
9:05 AM
Run/Walk
in person
Kids

5K Walk

5K
Jul 04, 2025 (Fri)
9:05 AM
Run/Walk
in person
Kids

Event details

The Youth Run course will be along Kirby Ave. The 5K Run/Walk course starts and finishes on Kirby Ave. between the State Farm Center and Memorial Stadium. The race goes east on Kirby/Florida, north on Lincoln and back to the finish line. There will be two water stations. All proceeds go to support the Champaign County Freedom Celebration. 

  • You must register by June 24th to order a race shirt (additional fee will apply and no shirts will be available on race day).
  • Packet pick-up will be at Body 'n Sole Sports, 1317 N Dunlap, Savoy, IL on the following dates and time
    • Wednesday, July 3rd from 12:00-6:00
  • Race-day packet pick-up will be start at 7:15 and end promptly at 8:45
  • Registration is via this page ONLY and will end promptly at 8:45 on July 4th.
    • There will be no paper sign-up.
    • No cash or checks will be accepted at any time. Payment through website only.
  • Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, and to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over and the top 5 walkers. YOU OR A FRIEND  MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR AWARD WHEN THEY ARE ANNOUNCED. 
  • Race day parking will be on the EAST SIDE of State Farm Center, lots E5 and F5. Enter and exit the parking area from Forth St.
  • For the Youth run an adult will be allowed to run with each youth. The adult does NOT have to register for this event.
  • There will be a price increase on June 25th.

Price starting at:

$5