Since 1950, the Champaign County Freedom Celebration has brought area residents together for the sole purpose of celebrating our country’s independence.
In 1994, the 5K Race/Walk was born. In 1999, we added a Youth Run. This event brings over 700 people together to run or walk the Fourth of July parade route before the parade begins. It’s an exciting and energizing way to kickoff the celebration in the morning before the heat of the day.
For reasons of safety, no dogs will be allowed on the course and participants with strollers must wait until all other runners/walkers have started the race.
- Packet pick-up will be at Body ‘n Sole Sports, 1317 N Dunlap, Savoy, IL on the following dates and times
- Saturday, July 2nd 12:00-5:00
- Sunday , July 3rd 12:00-5:00
- Race-day packet pick-up will be start at 7:15 and end promptly at 8:45
- Race-day registration will run from 7:15 and end promptly at 8:45
- There will be no paper sign-up this year. All registration will be on-line.
- No cash or checks will be accepted on race day. Payment through website only.
- Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, and to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Race Fees
Youth Run Start Time: 8:30am CDT End Time 9:00am CDT Price: $0.00 Race Fee Registration Ends July 4th. 8:00am CDT
5K RUN/5k Walk Start Time: 9:05am CDR End Time 10:30am CDT Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.74 SignUp Fee Registration Ends July 4th. 8:45am CDT
Last chance to register online is June 27! After the cutoff date, only mailed and onsite registrations will be accepted.
