Celebrate Independence Day with Springfield’s Inaugural Freedom Run 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 8 AM. This special event honors the First Responders who serve Springfield and Washington County. Race day check-in begins at 6:30 AM. Registration is $25, and runners registered by June 22, 2026, will receive a free race t-shirt. Awards include medals for the top 3 overall male and female finishers, plus age group medals for the top finisher in these divisions: 9-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, and 55 and over. Registered teams can also compete for trophies in three fun categories: Hometown Hero, Most Patriotic, and Most Abraham Lincolns. Start your Fourth of July with us for a fun run that honors local heroes. The 5K begins and ends in historic downtown Springfield in front of the courthouse on Main Street. Runners head out through town before turning onto Walnut Street and entering scenic Idle Hour Park via the pedestrian entrance. The course follows the outer pe
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Springfield, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
