Trinity Freedom Run
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Freedom Run Presented by UnityPoint Health : East Moline, IL
The event takes place on August 13, 2026, at 733 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL. It has a military theme with military vehicles on course, more than 100 American flags along the route, dog-tag finish medals, and a WWII Army jeep used as the pace car. A Civil War cannon is used to start the race. Registrations are final; no refunds or transfers. A guaranteed event T-shirt and size are available only for registrations completed by July 15. Proceeds have benefited Trinity Veteran's Outreach Program, AUSA, and USO Rock Island.
Distances and course details
- 5K Run/Walk
- Tyson Double-Time Loop (5.8 miles)
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
- IHMVCU Brigade Kids Races
- Ground Pounder Fun Run
- M.I.A Division
The 5K route goes through the St Anne Church, Hillcrest School, and Mitchell Park neighborhoods, passes Ridgewood School, and returns downtown. The 5K course includes one hill with two gradual inclines and a long downhill near the end. The Tyson Double-Time Loop follows the same route twice for an actual distance of 5.8 miles; participants must reach the 3-mile marker by 33 minutes or be redirected to the 5K finish. The 1-mile event is an extremely flat out-and-back on 15th Avenue. The Ground Pounder Fun Run is a kid-friendly, untimed obstacle course; participants receive a shirt at packet pick-up and dog tags at the finish. The M.I.A Division provides a mailed packet option if registered by July 15. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
