Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half
Race Date
Nov 8, 2026
Location
Potomac, MD
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K trail run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 629
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick538 years running
~107 finishers a year
shrinking
6% returning runners
3 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 12 states
winner 1:35:55
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 629 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
629
Median time
2:08:11
Latest turnout
64
States
28
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half?
The Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half is held on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Where does the Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half take place?
It takes place in Potomac, Maryland.
What distances does the Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K trail run.
Is the Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half course flat and good for a PR?
The Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half?
HalfRuns has finish records for 629 runners who have completed the Freedom is Never Free 5K, 10K, & Half.
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