H.E.R.O. Freedom Run 2026 — Brighton, MI

Date
June 19, 2026
Location
Brighton, MI
Venue
6716 Winans Lake Rd.
Start Time
6:30 PM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
1 Mile Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The H.E.R.O. Freedom Run takes place June 19, 2026, in Brighton, Michigan, at 6716 Winans Lake Road. The event offers two distance options: a 1-mile run and a 5K. With a typical start time of 6:30 PM, this is an evening race option for your schedule. Entry fees range from $25 to $30, making it an accessible local event. Whether you're looking for a shorter tune-up run or a standard 5K effort, this race provides flexibility for different fitness levels and training goals. Check the race website closer to the date for any course details, logistics, and packet pickup information.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the 4th Annual H.E.R.O Freedom Run featuring a 1-mile fun run and 5k run/walk on the beautiful cross-country course now being held onsite at Freedom River in Hamburg Township (Down the road from the Hamburg Family Fun Fest). We will kick off with a 1-mile fun run at 6:30 pm and our 5K run/walk at 7pm on a cross-country style course. The funds raised for this event will go toward building our year-round wellness center a refuge nestled among the trees on the Huron River at Freedom River. Freedom River is an outdoor recreation facility for veterans and their families to relax, recover, and rejuvenate. Freedom River, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization. To learn more please visit www.freedomriver.org The race will be held on Friday evening, June 19th starting at 6:30 pm. PRICING: 1 mile run - $25. 5k run/walk - $30. COURSE: Cross country type course including trails, fields, and slight hills. Race is chipped timed. PACKET PICKUP: At the registration table on race day (6/19) starting at 5pm. AWARDS: Medals to all finishers! Gift cards to all first-place finishers and overall male and female. AGE GROUPS: 1 Mile Fun Run: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14 5K Run/walk: 10 & under, 11-17, 18 & over Male and Female, Male and Female overall REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Commemorative race T-shirt, available as supplies last. Also included in your race packet: A day pass to Freedom River, Amusement ride passes for Hamburg Family Fun Fest (pack of 3), free parking for the race and goody bags. PARKING: Available on site. RESULTS : We will have live results on this site! The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundatio n . Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is H.E.R.O. Freedom Run 2026 — Brighton, MI?

H.E.R.O. Freedom Run 2026 — Brighton, MI takes place on June 19, 2026. The race is held in Brighton, Michigan.

Where is H.E.R.O. Freedom Run 2026 — Brighton, MI held?

H.E.R.O. Freedom Run 2026 — Brighton, MI is held at 6716 Winans Lake Rd. in Brighton, Michigan.

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