About the 4 Our Freedom 5K
The course runs on a private farm outside Earlysville, on the same cross country terrain used by a university's competitive running teams. It has the feel of a true cross country race, not a road 5K: natural surfaces, open land, and real contours underfoot. Proceeds go toward programs for local veterans and military families.
Packet pickup runs at two different spots in the days before the race, including a sporting goods store and a fitness center. A vendor area at the start draws veteran-owned businesses and military support organizations, so there is activity around the start line before the gun goes off.
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4 Our Freedom 5K 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
177finishers
19:36winner
34:14median
1:11:08cutoff
Top 3: Kristian Diest (19:36) · David Calhoun (19:42) · Cade Prough (19:58)
The 4 Our Freedom 5K has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K6/5/2027 08:00$40
Virtual 4 Our Freedom 5K (does not include a race shirt)6/5/2027 08:00$30
Application to have a Nonprofit or Veteran-Owned Business Table at the Event6/5/2027 07:30Free
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