West Virginia · Marathon · Half · 10K
Freedom's Run
Freedom's Run is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Shepherdstown, WV
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Shepherdstown, West Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling / historic
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- freedomsrun.org
About the Freedom's Run
A scenic Eastern Panhandle event starting in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and passing through Civil War battlefields and canal towpaths. Its multi-distance lineup draws one of the largest race-weekend crowds in the state.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; scenic point-to-point through three National Park lands (Harpers Ferry NHP, C&O Canal, Antietam Battlefield)
- Notes
- Large Harpers Ferry/Shepherdstown race weekend.
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Freedom's Run: common questions
- When is the Freedom's Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Freedom's Run held?
- In Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Freedom's Run offer?
- Marathon, Half, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Freedom's Run?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Freedom's Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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