Event Overview
Join us for the 7th AdventHealth Clermont Freedom 5K presented by LiveTrends Design Group, on July 4th in Downtown Clermont, Florida! Whether you're running 🏃♂️ or walking 🚶♀️, the course offers a great way to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Kick off your Independence Day with a healthy start 💪. The 2026 race returns to its roots, starting at Clermont City Hall, the site of the first-ever Freedom 5K in 2020. Check out the new course below—less trail, more fun! 🎉 Can't make it in person? No worries! You can still participate virtually and receive all the awesome race swag 🏅!
Event Details
Date: July 4th, 2026
Location: Downtown Clermont, Florida (Start by City Hall and Finish in front of Suncreek Brewery)
Start Time: 7:30 AM ⏰
Race Entry Includes:
- Accurate chip timing ⏱
- Gender-specific custom running tank 👕
- Custom finisher's medal 🏅
- Access to the finish line at Suncreek Brewery & Sud's Saloon🍻
- Post-race snacks, beverages, and watermelon 🍉
- DJ and Live Music - Corey Marshall & the Band!!
Important Notes
- All participants must be registered ✅. Anyone running without a bib may be subject to a misdemeanor charge and risk disqualifying the race ❌.
- If you're pacing someone (a child, spouse, or friend), you must register as well.
Packet Pick-up
Location: Dash Sports, 741 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711
- July 2nd: 2 PM - 6 PM 🕔
- July 3rd: 2 PM - 6 PM 🕔
- Race day: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM 🕔 on the lawn by City Hall!
You can pick up race bibs for others as long as you have their QR code and correct name spelling. PACKETS NOT PICKED UP RACE MORNING WILL NOT BE HELD OR SHIPPED.
Participants can transfer by logging back to their Run Signup profile and managing their event, depending on transfer deadlines.
Race Day Registration
Available online until 6:55 AM (if the race has not sold out). No on-site paper registration 🚫.
Group Pricing
Team Discount: Teams of 4 or more receive $5 off per participant 💰. First 3 registrants pay full price. After the team reaches 4 members, the first 3 will receive a $5 refund, and all subsequent registrations will reflect the discount. Discount may not be combined with other offers (e.g., race bundles).
IF YOUR TEAM HAS 12 OR MORE REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS, YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING A TENT TO THE FINISH LINE TO GATHER AND REPRESENT YOUR TEAM. PRIOR APPROVAL NEEDED, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected] THIS IS NOT TO PROMOTE / SELL/ RECRUIT. YOU CAN BRING A BRANDED BANNER FOR EXPOSURE BUT REFRAIN FROM ACTIVE SOLICITATION. VENDOR SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS. PLEASE CLICK ON THE VENDOR FORM ABOVE
Virtual Packet Pick-up
Virtual packets will be shipped within two weeks after the race. Note: We cannot ship outside the US 🌍.
Share your virtual race photos 📸 on social media and tag us @flodashevents with #flodashrunner #virtualrace.
Referral Rewards
We have THE BEST referral rewards 💰! Get a $20 refund when 5 friends sign up using the referral link from your registration confirmation email.
Costume Contest
Dress up in your most festive patriotic costume 🎉 for a chance to win prizes in the following categories:
- Best Female Costume 👗
- Best Male Costume 🎩
- Best Team Costume 👨👩👧👦
Training Partner
We're excited to partner with Runna 🏃♀️, a top training app to help elevate your running experience. Click here for more info.
Parking
For parking, refer to the Clermont City parking map 🅿️ for nearby lots. (map is also below)
Strollers and Dogs
- Strollers: Please line up at the back of the pack 🚶♀️.
- Dogs: Dogs are NOT allowed on the course 🐕. If you have a service dog, please contact the race director in advance. All runners with approved service dogs must start the race at the back of the pack and must be leashed at all times 🐾. Cannot run with a retractable leash.
Race Donations
Donations will benefit the Code 4 Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit that helps Florida law enforcement families facing financial hardship due to catastrophic injury or death. This is the same charity that benefits from the Honoring the Fallen 5K organized by the Clermont Police Department 👮♂️.
Awards Ceremony
The awards ceremony will take place around 8:45 AM 🏆. Categories include:
- Top 3 Male and Female Overall 🏅
- Top Male and Female Masters (40+) 🏅
- Top Male and Female Grand Masters (50+) 🏅
- Top 3 Male and Female in 5-year age groups (9 & under to 75+) 🏅
Awards must be picked up during the ceremony and will not be held post-race. Each award is a unique living art piece 🌿, created by LiveTrends Design Group, blending nature with design.
Where to Stay
Recommended hotels in the area include:
- Mission Resort + Club (352) 324-3101
- Fairfield Inn Clermont: (352) 394-6585
- Home2Suites: (352) 227-2900