Freedom For Fighters 9th Annual Event to End Silent Suffering 2026 — Mountain Home, ID

IT IS ABOUT FINISHING THE RACE, NOT RACING TO THE FINISH! WE ARE WEATHERING THE STORM WITH YOU! The Freedom for Fighters 5K Walk/Run Event is presented to Mountain Home, Idaho in honor of all who are crushed in spirit; specifically, those who carry the hidden wounds of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Depression. This event is brought to you by the Jason Barney Family and the City of Mountain Home. Freedom for Fighters Walk/Run is unique in that all participants will have the option to fill a back pack at the start of the race with donated canned goods representing the heavy weights that those who are 'crushed in spirit' and/or wear the hidden scars of PTSD carry on a daily basis. We ask that each participant bring their own new back pack and canned goods with messages of inspiration on them. During the race there will be certain checkpoints where participants will unload a portion of weight, one checkpoint at a time. The idea is for the participants to be completely removed of all weights at least a quarter of a mile from the finish line so that the participants may run or sprint the last leg of the race free from weight. All participants will be celebrated as they cross the finish line because this walk/run represents FINISHING the race, not racing to the finish! The Barney Family's goal and vision is to bring freedom to all who are fighting hidden battles and to END SILENT SUFFERING. They would like to remind those who are crushed in spirit to know that they are never alone! For that reason, proceeds will go to charitable organizations supporting veterans, first responders, abuse victims and ultimately, the construction of a healing ranch! Yes, a healing ranch! We are believing in a greater plan to one day construct a healing ranch that will provide whole healing to the heart, soul, and mind of those who are crushed in spirit. We will reveal more as the plan unfolds. This race will represent the freedom of letting go of the heavy baggage and the pain the world tries to put on us. As a family and a community we believe this is the best way that we can give back and show all fighters that we truly care, that they are loved, honored and never alone. Please note: We will still offer a limited number of back packs and canned goods at the starting line for those who are unable to purchase their own for donation. (*Please note that all backpack and food donations will go towards local charitable organizations.) If you would like to donate to the cause, you may donate at the link below. DONATE HERE May we continue to band together in faith and pursue the fight to free those who are crushed in spirit! We look forward to hearts being healed in 2026 and years to come! ​ Sincerely, The Barney Family FREEDOM FOR FIGHTERS www.freedomforfighters.com