Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland 2026 — Clear Lake, IA

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Clear Lake, IA
Venue
N 3rd Street & Main Avenue
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $35.00
Events
Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland, CL Tel Kids Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland is a running event offering both 5K and 5-mile distances in Clear Lake, Iowa on July 4th, 2026. The race starts at 7:00 AM from N 3rd Street & Main Avenue. Entry fees range from $15 to $35 depending on registration timing and options. This Independence Day race provides early-morning running options for athletes of varying distances, making it accessible to both 5K racers and those seeking the longer 5-mile challenge. The early start time works well for avoiding heat later in the day during summer racing season.

From the Race Organizer
*Race packets can be picked up from 8AM-5PM on July 3rd at the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce. Race packets can also be picked up the morning of the race at Main Avenue & 3rd Street starting at 6:30AM. Early packet pickup on Friday at the chamber is highly recommended. The Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland: The 5th Annual Freedom 5K presented by Kingland will take place Saturday, July 4th on Main Avenue starting at N 3rd Street. The race route will be out & back completely on Main Avenue. The race will begin at 7:30AM and kick off the 4th of July events with the parade to follow at 10AM. The first 450 registrations will receive a performance t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers along with the top three finishers in each age group. The age groups are as follows: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. A special thanks to CL Tel and Clear Lake Bank & Trust for their support of this race as premier sponsors. CL Tel Kids Fun Run: The CL Tel Kids Fun Run will be a 1/2 mile in distance meant for kids too young to run the whole 5K. This run will begin at 7:00AM prior to the 5K. The race will start on Main Avenue at N 3rd Street. The kids will run one block down N 3rd Street before turning around and running on Main Avenue to S 8th Street. The race will finish back at N 3rd Street with the finish arch. All kids will receive a medal after they cross the finish line! Participants will also receive a race t-shirt. This event is hosted by the Clear Lake Cross Country Team with all proceeds going to benefit the program. Please follow @OfficalClearLakeXC on Facebook or @ClearLakeXC on X for race updates as we get closer to July 4th!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland 2026 — Clear Lake, IA?

Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland 2026 — Clear Lake, IA takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Where is Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland 2026 — Clear Lake, IA held?

Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland 2026 — Clear Lake, IA is held at N 3rd Street & Main Avenue in Clear Lake, Iowa.

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