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Freedom Trail 5K - Watkinsville

Name: Freedom Trail 5K - Watkinsville
Start: 2026-07-03
End: 2026-07-03
Location: Watkinsville

Watkinsville, United States • 3 Jul 2026

Freedom Trail 5K : Watkinsville, GA

The Freedom Trail 5K is a road and trail running event held on July 3, 2026, in Watkinsville, Georgia. The course covers the trails of Thomas Preserve Park and is contained entirely within the park grounds. The event distance is 3.2 Miles and is listed as a running race.

Registration opens on May 22, 2026, and closes on July 3, 2026. The registration fee is $25.00. The event location is 73 Simonton Bridge Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677, United States.

The race is part of Oconee County’s America 250 celebration at Thomas Farm. The broader celebration includes food vendors, a kid's zone, periodic fashion shows, family-friendly activities, live music, and a drone show. The day combines the running event with an extended schedule of community activities in and around the park.

Information provided focuses on event format, distance, location, and associated festival activities. Specific start or finish times are not included here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Watkinsville

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5 km

Freedom Trail 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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