# Run for Freedom, 5K and 10K, + Ruck

- **When:** Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 1875 Golden Bear Gateway, Mount Juliet, TN, 37122
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-164000-run-for-freedom-5k-and-10k-ruck

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/MountJuliet/HalfandHalfMarathonMJ?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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 TBD 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:
Satterly's (address coming soon)

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

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-164000-run-for-freedom-5k-and-10k-ruck](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164000-run-for-freedom-5k-and-10k-ruck) — data from Run This (runthis.run).