Kosciuszko Freedom Run
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Kosciuszko Freedom Run 5K
The Kosciuszko Freedom Run is a community running event held at C&O Canal National Historic Park in Great Falls, Maryland on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The event honors Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish, Lithuanian, and American figure noted for his role in the Polish and Lithuanian uprisings and the American Revolutionary War. The organizer materials describe his commitment to liberty, freedom, and equality.
The program includes the following distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Kids 1K
Registration for the listed events is free. Each participant receives a medal and a souvenir. Top finishers in the 5K are awarded special prizes recognizing race performance.
The event is hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C., the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Washington, D.C., and the Montgomery County Road Runners Club. The Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Poland and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania are listed under honorary patronage. Additional event partners are noted by the organizers.
The description focuses on the event format, commemorative purpose, participant recognition, and the listed organizing and patronage bodies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
