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
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
- 885
Highlights
Course
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.
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
Quality Score
Solid Pick5711 years running
~46 finishers a year
small race — neutral
18% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 8 states
winner 1:41:12
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 885 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
885
Median time
2:10:09
Latest turnout
34
States
27
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half?
The Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half was 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 885 runners who have completed the Freedom Fighters 5K, 10K & Half.
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