Freedom's Run 5K, 10K, Marathon and Half Marathon

Freedom's Run 5K, 10K, Marathon and Half Marathon

Freedoms Run 5k & 10k

Our 5k & 10k courses explore the Civil War town of Shepherdstown and along the C & O Canal. Both courses are out and backs. Participants will leave Shepherdstown and cross the Potomac River on the James Rumsey Bridge. From there you'll run on the C&O Canal to the designated turn around point. The 10k goes up river while the 5k goes down river. You'll return on the Canal into Shepherdstown and the finish at the Ram's Stadium. This is a great relaxing course along the river for runners and walkers of all abilities. We especially love our young runners participating in this event!

5k Race Details

Distance: 3.1 Miles

Race Start: 9:00 AM

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10k Race Details

Distance: 6.2 Miles

Race Start: 8:45 AM

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Freedom's Run Full Marathon

Race Details:

The full marathon is a point to point with a small net elevation loss. You warm up with 4.5 miles in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, cover 13 flat miles on the C&O Canal National Park, run up Millers Saw Mill Road to Antietam National Battlefield. Your 4.5 mile run in the Battlefield includes a view of Burnside Bridge and 2 miles of rolling cross country style grassy paths. When exiting the Battlefield you return to the Canal into Shepherdstown to the finish at Shepherd University Ram Stadium. Our course is a USATF certified Boston Qualifier.

Distance: 26.2 Miles

Race Start: 7:30 AM

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Freedom's Run Half Marathon

Our half marathon course connects the Civil War town of Shepherdstown WV to Antietam National Battlefield via the C&O Canal National Park.  The race is designed to attract those looking for a challenge but is also inviting enough for all visitors to enjoy the beautiful backdrop West Virginia and Maryland have to offer. The juxtaposition of beautiful views and the memorial of the bloodiest battle in our nation’s history is a humbling experience.

Our Half has been highlighted in Runners World, Blue Ridge Outdoors, and Bibrave.

Race Details:

After leaving Shepherdstown and crossing the Potomac River, you'll run 3 miles on C&O Canal. From there you'll run up Millers Sawmill Road to Antietam Battlefield. Your  run in the Battlefield includes a view of Burnside Bridge and 2 miles of rolling cross country grass paths. When exiting the Battlefield you return down Miller's Sawmill, to the Canal, and into Shepherdstown where you finish at the Ram's Stadium.

Distance: 13.1 Miles

Race Start: 8:30 AM

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