Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath
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Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath
The Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath is part of the We Run This Town fun run and walk series and takes place on July 4, 2026, at Heritage Park in Gardnerville, Nevada. The course starts and finishes at the Ezell Street side of the park, address 1447 Courthouse Alley.
Event categories include an in-person 5-kilometer run for ages 11 and up, a veteran division, a virtual 5-kilometer option with a two week window to complete the distance, and a youth 5-kilometer entry for ages 10 and under. Pre-registration fees stated for the event are: ages 11 and up $25, veterans $20, virtual $20, and ages 10 and under free. Day of registration fees are higher.
Main Street Gardnerville has partnered with Wreaths Across America to honor 225 military veterans buried at Garden Cemetery. Five dollars from each registration will be used toward purchasing a wreath for these veterans. Additional wreaths may be purchased online.
Participants are asked to keep walkers toward the middle of the pack and to place strollers and leashed dogs at the back to allow runners space. Dogs may join if nonaggressive, current on vaccinations, and child and dog friendly; all dogs must remain on leash and positioned at the back. Trophies are awarded to first through third place finishers and all participants receive running medals. A community concert will follow at Heritage Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
