Freedom Run 10K
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Event
The Freedom Run 5K/10K takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Statesboro, Georgia. It is hosted by Georgia Southern University Army ROTC and serves as the Eagle Battalion's primary fundraiser, with a portion of proceeds going to a memorial ROTC scholarship.
- 5K - Adult and child run/walk; ruck division available for ages 13 and older
- 10K - Adult and child runs; walkers are not allowed
Additional information
Online registration closes April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Walk-up registration is available Friday, April 24 from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM and Saturday, April 25 from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM at the Military Science (ROTC) Building. The race location is 4526 Old Register Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458; participants may park in Lot 42 across from the ROTC building.
Ruck rules require participants to use their own weighted rucksacks, backpacks, or vests and to maintain minimum weights at all times (females 30 lbs, males 40 lbs); there will be weigh-ins before and after the race. The 10K requires at least a jogging pace. Well-behaved dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than 6 feet; no retractable leashes. Prices listed for events include Adult 5K $25 and Adult 10K $35; child and virtual event prices are also published. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.