2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Beecher, IL

Sponsored by and a major fundraiser for the Beecher Lion's Club, the "20th Annual" race will be held on July 4, 2026 at 8 AM. Same day registration and check-in will be 7:00 - 7:45 AM. The entry fee is $18 pre-registered - race shirts are an additional $13. Race day registration is $25 (No shirts on race day). Start/Finish and Registration are at the Community Hall, located at 673 Penfield St. The race course winds through the Village of Beecher with a water station at the halfway point. The race includes accurately marked miles, computerized timing, and free refreshments after the race. The Freedom 5K is the Lion's Club opportunity to raise funds in support of our mission to serve the Beecher Community. The proceeds from this event will help provide vision screenings, eye glasses, and hearing aids to local residents needing financial assistance. Last year we had over 230 participants, come see why!! NO SHIRTS AVAILABLE AFTER JUNE 26! Sponsored by: Alicia's House Food Pantry, Bahlman Oil Co., Beecher Amvets Post 67, Beecher Floor Coverings, Beecher Chamber of Commerce, Berkot's Finer Foods, Buddy's Drive-In, Earthrise Energy, First Community Bank and Trust, Hack-Jensen Funeral Home, McDonald's of Beecher, Midland States Bank, Old Gun Shop Cafe, Oosting Realty Group-Nick Oosting, Princess Cafe, Stluka Properties, Sweet Corn Kings, The Gould Vault, Tony's Pizza of Beecher, Village Realty - Heidi Singler.