Florence Freedom 5K

Florence Freedom 5K Race Information

<h2><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>HAPPY 250th Birthday America!!</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Simply Timing is excited to host the 4th annual Freedom Florence 5K on Friday, July 4, 2026. The race will take place on the very flat and very fast Run Like a Nut course in downtown Florence, SC. All runners will be provided with finisher medals, cooled towels, and post-race concessions. Part of the proceeds will go to support the Disabled American Veterans as well as TOne Child At A Time. he Once Upon a Child Rescue. This race will be a double points grand prix event. Come on out and celebrate America&#39;s birthday by starting a new family tradition with us by showing up and dressing out this July 4th!!!</span></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/MNqOzkidS_g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">YOUTUBE VIDEO</a></p> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">Florence Freedom 5K</span></strong></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Type: 5K</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Date Friday, July 4, 2026</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Start Time: 7:30am</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Location: The race will start and end at 120 E. Elm Street Florence, SC 29506</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Proceeds: Part of the proceeds will benefit the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and One Child At A Time. </span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">Race Day Schedule:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Day of Packet Pickup starts at 6:30am</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Announcements and National Anthem: 7:20am</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5K Starts: 7:30am</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">1 Mile Walk/ Run: 7:35am</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5K Awards: 8:40am</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">All 5K runners receive a custom finisher medal:</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5K Course Map:  CLICK HERE FOR EXPANDED MAP</span></p> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">T-Shirts:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">All runners who pre-register before June 1 will receive a gold shirt or gold tank top</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Tank tops can only be chosen for pre-registered runners ONLY</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Shirts and Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for Registrants after June 1</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">T-Shirt Sizes:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Youth: XS, S, M, L</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Adult: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">5K Awards:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Top 3 Overall Male and Female</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Top 3 Masters Male and Female</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Top 3 Male and Female in each Age Group</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">5K Age Groups:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">10 &amp; Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">5K Registration Fees:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">March 26- May 15: $35</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">May 15- July 3: $40</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Day of Registration: $45</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">Event Special Notes: </span></strong></h4> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Are strollers welcome: Yes</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Can people listen to music while running? Not recommended, but yes they can</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Are pets welcome: yes</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">There are no parking restrictions</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">There are no age restrictions</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 26 , 37 , 226 )">Race Director:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Andy Bobier with Simplytiming: simplytimingllc&#64;gmail.com (843)-231-8059</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">This is a DOUBLE POINTS Pee Dee Grand Prix Race</span></strong><br /> </h4>