Fall Freedom 5K Hillsdale
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About the race
The Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk for Hillsdale Wreaths Across America is a 5K event held at Baw Beese Lake Sandy Beach, 300 Waterworks Drive, Hillsdale, Michigan. The course is on paved trail sections around Baw Beese Lake and is described as well marked.
The event will be chip timed. The route passes through areas noted for fall color. Overall winners for male and female receive trophies. Medals are awarded to the top two males and top two females in the following age groups: 0-11; 12-13; 14-15; 16-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85-89 (etc).
The event is part of the 2026 Tri County Race series, which includes races in Hillsdale, Lenawee and Branch Counties. It is sponsored by US 12 Heritage Trail Daughters of the American Revolution, with 100% of proceeds designated for Wreaths Across America to provide wreaths for local veterans at their final resting places at Christmas.
Registration opens 12/31/2025 and closes 9/26/2026. The listed registration fee is $25.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
