Sat, Jun 26, 2027

Freedom 5K

Columbus, GA

Opens Mar 15, 2027Annual since at least 2025

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Apr 30, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Freedom 5K

The course runs through Uptown Columbus and along the Riverwalk, starting on Broadway and finishing on a nearby cross street. It is a road race through a historic downtown grid, so the terrain is paved and mostly flat, with the river corridor adding some open sky and scenery along the way.

Packet pickup is the evening before at a local running store on the same street as the finish, with a brief race-morning window as well. After the race, there are snacks and refreshments at the finish area.

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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

262finishers

17:16winner

31:10median

1:00:12cutoff

Top 3: Micah Boots (17:16) · Jonathan Williams (18:39) · Todd Evans (18:48)

The Freedom 5K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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

5K6/26/2027 08:00$30

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Freedom 5K

Will I finish last at the Freedom 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Freedom 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 262 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Freedom 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:16 while the median finisher took 31:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.