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Name: Run for Freedom - Sugarcreek
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-09-25
Location: Lewis Center

Lewis Center, United States • 25 Sep 2026

Run For Freedom - Freedom Hills Ministries

Run For Freedom at Freedom Hills Ministries is a trail race event held in September 2026. The event is presented as the 2nd Annual Freedom Hills Ministries Trail Races and is designated a MORM Timed event. The 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run is specifically timed by Freedom Hills staff. Check-in and registration are required and close before each race.

Distances and entry fees:

1 Mile Kid's Fun Run - $20 entry
5K - $45 entry
10K - $65 entry
Ultimate Challenger - run a 5K every hour for 12 hours

The 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run uses age brackets 10 and under, and 11 to 14, with prizes for the top three boys and top three girls in each bracket. The 5K and 10K list age groups including 14 and under, 15 to 29, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, and 50 plus. Prizes are awarded to top male and top female finishers in each bracket for the 5K and 10K. All races award a finisher medal to each participant.

Food and drinks will be available at the event. For matters unrelated to race timing, participants are instructed to contact the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Lewis Center

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

1 Mile Kid's Fun Run

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

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