Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath Fun Run/Walk 2026 — Gardnerville, NV

Join us for our second run of the "We Run This Town" fun run/ walk series on July 4th for our Annual Freedom 5K Fun Run at Heritage Park. Bring out the whole family and don't forget to tell all your friends! Main Street Gardnerville has partnered with Wreaths Across America to honor all 225 Military Veterans laid to rest at Garden Cemetery. This year $5.00 from every registration will go towards purchasing a wreath for these Veterans. Pre-Registration Fees: Runners: 10 & Under: FREE Runners: 11 & Up: $25.00 $35 DAY OF REGISTRATION Runners: Military / Veterans: $20.00 $25 DAY OF REGISTRATION Virtual Race: $20.00 Registration Begins at 7:00am Location: The run will start and finish at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on the Ezell Street side of the park. (1447 Courthouse Alley) Race Begins at 8:00am... RAIN or SHINE! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RUN ROUTE! We recommend all walkers stay in the middle of the pack and those with strollers or leashed dogs at the back to allow runners the space they need for a good run without obstacles. Thank you. Dogs are welcome to join the fun; please make sure they are not aggressive, are current on their vaccinations, and are child/dog friendly. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND WILL BE POSITIONED AT THE BACK OF THE STARTING PACK. PRIZE BREAKDOWN: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers will receive a trophy. All participants will receive running medals. Thank you for your support! Additional wreaths may be purchased online at: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/159666 Events after the 5K Fun Run: (Heritage Park) Carson Valley Pops Orchestra concert starts at 11:30am.