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Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half

Freedom Fighters offers a scenic, rolling course through wooded parkland with a mix of trail and pavement.

Race Date

Jun 7, 2026

Location

Triangle, VA

Solid Pick55

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Location
Triangle, Virginia
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K trail run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Mixed
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
645

Highlights

Course

Scenic RouteShaded

The Experience

The Freedom Fighters race series, held in the Triangle, VA area, presents a unique challenge with its blend of paved roads and trail sections. Runners navigate a course described as having rolling hills, winding through tree-covered parkland, offering a scenic escape.

With 8 editions on record, this event has seen a median of approximately 60 finishers per race. While the field size has trended smaller, it draws participants from around 6 states, suggesting a dedicated regional following. The typical winning time hovers around 95 minutes, indicating a competitive edge for some.

Despite its natural beauty and the presence of aid stations roughly every 1.5 miles, a notable drawback mentioned by a runner is the scarcity of restrooms along the course, a point to consider for those planning their race day logistics.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Triangle, VA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

mixed

Scenery

Forest, Park

Surface

Dirt Trail, Paved

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K trail run

Quality Score

Solid Pick55
Methodology
Heritage18/20

9 years running

Size8/15

~46 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty18/20

18% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 8 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:41:12

Weather0/10

typical high 84°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

65°

Afternoon (High)

84°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 645 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

645

Median time

2:10:09

Latest turnout

34

States

20

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:104:15

Turnout by year

20192026

'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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Frequently asked

When is the Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half?

The Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half is held on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Where does the Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half take place?

It takes place in Triangle, Virginia.

What distances does the Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K trail run.

Is the Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half course flat and good for a PR?

The Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half?

HalfRuns has finish records for 645 runners who have completed the Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half.

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