Run for Freedom - Mt. Juliet
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Run for Freedom - Mt. Juliet
Run for Freedom is the 4th annual event benefiting Rest Stop Ministries and takes place on November 14, 2026 at Mt. Juliet High School, 1875 Golden Bear Gateway, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. The event offers multiple distances and ruck divisions that begin and end at the high school and use nearby greenways, Charlie Daniels Park, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Available distances:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
- 10K Ruck
- 5K Ruck
Course notes: the half marathon is a two-loop course. The 5K and 5K Ruck are out-and-back to Charlie Daniels Park. The 10K and 10K Ruck incorporate greenway areas through Charlie Daniels Park and the Jackson Hills neighborhood.
Participant items and awards: registered participants receive a custom race shirt and a custom finisher medal when registered by October 26, 2026 to guarantee size and medal. Awards for the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon include overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female, plus age groups 18 & under, 19–29, 30–39, 40–49, and 50+. Ruck division awards include overall 1st place male and female.
Ruck rules and logistics: participants over 150 lb carry 20 lb dry weight, participants under 150 lb carry 10 lb dry weight. Weigh-in begins 45 minutes before the race; no weigh-in means no finisher medal. Weight must remain in the ruck during the event and random checks may occur. Weighted vests and plate carriers are not eligible for ruck awards; a traditional backpack-style ruck is required for award eligibility.
Packet pickup: Friday, November 13 at Cooking Around Town, 120 Providence Trail Suite 1105, Mt. Juliet, TN from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and race day pickup 7:30–8:30 a.m. Aid stations are placed approximately every 2 miles and include water, GU Energy Gel, fruit, and electrolytes/BCAAs. Restrooms are available at Mt. Juliet High School athletic fields and Charlie Daniels Park.
Distance changes must be arranged with the Race Director before race day or during packet pickup; downgrades are not eligible for refunds and upgrades require payment of the current price difference. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
