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Freedom Starts Here 10K Run

Pinehurst, United States • 10 Jan 2026

Freedom Starts Here 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Run is a Pinehurst, North Carolina charity race held at the Sandhills Community College Campus, running through Reservoir Park and the Whitehall Trail Network along a well-maintained course that starts and ends at the Sandhills Community College Sports Complex. The event offers Run/Walk categories for 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile, all self-paced. Proceeds benefit Sandhills Adult & Teen Challenge, a faith-centered recovery program, supporting the charity after operating costs. Participants receive an official race shirt and a finishers medal; top male/female winners receive prizes. Amenities include aid stations, on-site food trucks, and family-friendly scenery, with an alternative date for winter weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Pinehurst

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10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run
1-Mile Run
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