Little Falls Freedom Run 5K & Sheriff Chris Farber Youth Run 2026 — Little Falls, NY

Date
August 8, 2026
Location
Little Falls, NY
Venue
Ward Square (Eastern Park)
Start Time
8:45 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $27.00
Events
Freedom Run 5K, Sheriff Chris Farber Youth Run
Includes
Race glass
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The Little Falls Freedom Run 5K & Sheriff Chris Farber Youth Run starts at 8:45 AM, giving you time to arrive the night before and settle into a hotel without a pre-dawn wake-up. This August event in Little Falls, New York, offers a 5K and a 5-mile distance, both starting from Ward Square in Eastern Park. Entry fees range from free to $27, making it an affordable option for your race calendar. Whether you're running the shorter distance or tackling the 5 miles, you'll start and finish in the same central location, simplifying logistics for your stay.

From the Race Organizer
The Little Falls Freedom Run 5K is back! We also have a short "Kids Run" that takes place before the 5K. The race takes place at 9AM on Saturday August 08, 2026. There will be NO DAY OF REGISTRATION. Registration ends at midnight on August 6. All runners who register before midnight on July 25 will be guaranteed a commemorative race glass. The race begins and ends in Ward Square (Eastern Park) The Kids Run is once again sponsored by Sheriff Chris Farber. Stick around after the race and enjoy all the fun activities happening during the City's annual Canal Days Celebration. You can read more about it here: https://www.facebook.com/littlefallscanalcelebration The 5K registration cost is $26 Children under the age of 18 run for $5. The Kids Run is free and will take place shortly before the start of the 5K. Thank you to our sponsor, Little Falls Lumber. Awards will be handed out at a ceremony after the race. Course map and directions for the 5K https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IqhE3jJtHDna2cSdNSgFA-0n5Ay6t1T2/view?usp=sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Little Falls Freedom Run 5K & Sheriff Chris Farber Youth Run 2026 — Little Falls, NY?

Little Falls Freedom Run 5K & Sheriff Chris Farber Youth Run 2026 — Little Falls, NY takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Little Falls, New York.

Where is Little Falls Freedom Run 5K & Sheriff Chris Farber Youth Run 2026 — Little Falls, NY held?

Little Falls Freedom Run 5K & Sheriff Chris Farber Youth Run 2026 — Little Falls, NY is held at Ward Square (Eastern Park) in Little Falls, New York.

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