Freedom Half
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About the race
The Freedom event in Georgetown offers road race distances on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path. The course is an out-and-back on a light gravel trail with minimal elevation change. Walkers are welcome and a virtual run option is available.
Points earned at this event count toward the Year‑Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack series and toward the Summer Series. The event partners with Operation Enduring Warrior as its charity.
Participants receive a finisher medal, a technical performance shirt, and chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for entries completed before June 23; additional shirts may be available after that date on a first-come, first-served basis. Live results are posted on Athlinks and a QR code at the race provides immediate results; final results with series points are posted on the following Monday.
Race services and policies provided on site include:
- 5k
- 10k
Packet pickup is available at the event. There is no official bag check, though items may be left at the timing tent at the owner’s risk. Port‑a‑johns are located near check-in. Water stations are placed along the courses with Gatorade available at some stations; the 10k has stations near miles 1.55, 3.1, and 4.65, and the 5k has a station near mile 1.55. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second in standard age categories; overall top three finishers are not eligible for age group awards. Parking options are available along Water Street near 3530 Water St NW; a GPS pin is provided 38.904338, -77.070138. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
