Run for Freedom, 5K and 10K, + Ruck
Date and time
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location
1875 Golden Bear Gateway, Mount Juliet, TN
Date and time
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location
1875 Golden Bear Gateway, Mount Juliet, TN
Date and time
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location
1875 Golden Bear Gateway, Mount Juliet, TN
Join us for the 4th Annual Run for Freedom, benefiting Rest Stop Ministries.
Choose from a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, 5K, 10K Ruck, or 5K Ruck. Whether you're an experienced runner, first-time participant, walker, or rucker, there's a distance for everyone.
The course begins and ends at Mt. Juliet High School, taking participants through the Greenway, Charlie Daniels Park, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Every registration helps provide restoration, hope, and freedom for survivors of sex trafficking through Rest Stop Ministries' long-term residential program, workforce empowerment, and supportive services.
Thank you for joining us as we Run for Freedom.
Location: Mt. Juliet High School Events: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 10K Ruck, and 5K Ruck Race Date: Saturday, November 14 Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Benefiting: Rest Stop Ministries
Participant Swag & Awards
All registered participants will receive:
Custom race shirt (register by October 24, 2026 to guarantee your size) Custom finisher medal
Awards
5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Overall Awards
1st Place Male & Female 2nd Place Male & Female 3rd Place Male & Female
Age Groups
18 & Under 19–29 30–39 40–49 50+
Ruck Division
Overall 1st Place Male Overall 1st Place Female
Ruck Division
We're excited to offer both a 5K Ruck and 10K Ruck.
Rucking is walking or hiking while carrying a weighted backpack (ruck).
Weight Requirements
Participants over 150 lbs.: 20 lb. dry weight Participants under 150 lbs.: 10 lb. dry weight
Important Rules
Weigh-in begins 45 minutes before the race. No weigh-in = no finisher medal. Weight must remain in your ruck throughout the race. Random weight checks may occur during the event.
Award eligibility requires competing with a traditional backpack-style ruck. Weighted vests and plate carriers are not eligible for awards. Course Maps
Half Marathon (2 Loops) 10K (Run & Ruck) 5K (Run & Ruck)
Packet Pickup
Friday, November 13
Location:
Cooking Around Town 120 Providence Trail Suite 1105, Mt. Juliet, TN
Time: TBD
Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday, November 14
7:30–8:30 a.m.
You may pick up a friend or family member's packet with their registration QR code.
Race Day Schedule
Location: Mt. Juliet High School
Start • Finish • Parking
Schedule
7:30–8:30 a.m. Registration & Packet Pickup
9:00 a.m. Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 10K Ruck & 5K Ruck Start
Switching Your Distance
Need to change your race distance?
Please contact the Race Director before race day or during packet pickup.
Downgrades are not eligible for refunds. Upgrades require payment of the current registration price difference.
Aid Stations
Aid stations are available approximately every 2 miles.
Stations will include:
Water GU Energy Gel Fruit
Electrolytes/BCAAs
Restrooms
Restrooms are available:
Mt. Juliet High School athletic fields Charlie Daniels Park
Half marathon
5K
10K