City of Lights Freedom Run 2026

🦸‍♂️ City of Lights Freedom Run 2026 🦸‍♀️

📅 April 25 | ⏰ 8:00 AM Start (Fun Run at 9:00 AM)

The city needs heroes… and that means YOU.

Join us for the annual Freedom Run and suit up for a morning of purpose, power, and impact! Whether you're flying through 13.1 miles or walking with your family, every step helps us push back darkness in our community.

🏃‍♀️ 1/2 Marathon – For the endurance heroes

🏃 5K – Fast, fierce, and powerful

👟 Fun Run – Perfect for families and future superheroes (starts at 9:00 AM)

📍 Location:

All races will take place on the Horse Creek Trail, starting at the trailhead at Bevill State Community College

🛤️ Course Details:

• 5K: Out-and-back entirely on the trail

• Half Marathon: Two out-and-back loops on the trail

💧 On the Course:

• Water stations along the route

• Fuel station for half marathon runners

🎽 Swag & Awards:

• All runners receive a race T-shirt

• Half marathon finishers receive a medal 🏅

• Awards for each age category (5K & Half)

⏱️ Timing:

• Chip timing provided by The Right Time

🔗 View the course map:

https://onthegomap.com/?route=019cc982-8ffa-76fa-b561-e12511e0c81b&context=share

All registration proceeds go directly to City of Lights Dream Center, supporting women and families overcoming poverty, addiction, and crisis. Your miles help provide safe housing, recovery programs, mentorship, and real pathways to freedom.

Put on your cape. Gather your crew. Run with purpose.

Because when ordinary people step up, extraordinary change happens.

Together, we run.

Together, we rise.

Together, we eliminate darkness. 🦸‍♂️💥