Waves of Freedom 5K Run/Walk

This year we want to celebrate America's 250th Birthday! Sign up for the STARS & STRIPES 5k or 10k and receive a special Miles That Matter Medal when you cross the finish line.

Get ready for an incredible morning of movement, purpose, and community! Join us on July 11, 2025 for the ACTS Miles That Matter Run/Walk 5K & 10K in beautiful Warsaw, Indiana. This annual event brings runners and walkers together for an inspiring experience on one of the most scenic courses in the area. Participants will enjoy stunning views of Pike Lake and finish strong as the course winds through the beautiful Beyer Farm Trail. Many runners say it’s a course they look forward to every year, and once you experience it, you’ll see why! Water stations will be available along the route to keep you refreshed and energized along the way.

Both the 5K and 10K races are professionally timed, so you can expect quick and accurate results shortly after you cross the finish line. The 5K includes 5-year age group divisions, with awesome awards for the top three finishers in each age group. The 10K features 9-year age group divisions, also awards to the top three in each category. In addition, we will celebrate the overall male and female winners in both race distances.

After the race, relax and celebrate your achievement with refreshments waiting at the finish, including fruit and cookies. Our event is proudly timed by TH Timing, known as one of the best race timing teams in the area, ensuring a smooth and professional race-day experience.

Most importantly, every step you take makes a difference. By participating in the Miles That Matter Run/Walk. Lace up your shoes, bring your friends and family, and come run or walk with purpose—because every mile truly matters! 🏃‍♂️✨

There is an entry fee for online registration and taxes.

Pre-registration is open now until July 5th. Includes t-shirt and fee is $25 plus fees. After July 5th registration is $30 plus fees and no shirt is guaranteed.

5K age group: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65 & over

10K age group: 16 & under; 17-25; 26-34; 35-43; 44-52; 53 & over.

Date: August 10, 2024

Adult and Team Race

Adult Race: 8:30 a.m.

USAT Sanctioned

400 Meter Swim

11 mile Bike

5K Run

Team Race - teams of 2 or 3

Adult Duathlon

Adult Race: 8:30 a.m.

USAT Sanctioned

1600 Meter Run

11 mile Bike

5K Run

Amenities

Shirts - must be registered by July 21st midnight

Chef prepared meal: grilled chicken, salads, pastas and desserts

Beer Garden

Massage Therapy

Fitness Vendors

Live Band

Party by the Lake

PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS.

No refunds on registrations.

Individual Race Fee: $70.00 by midnight, July 21st - shirt guaranteed

$80.00 from July 22nd - August 6th 8:00am ET - no shirt guaranteed

Team Race Fee: $115.00 by midnight, July 21st - shirt guaranteed

$130.00 from July 22nd - August 6th 8:00am ET - no shirt guaranteed

Adult Triathlon Race Awards

Awards to top 3 in age category (5 year increments)

Duathlon Race Awards

The top 5 males and top 5 females will receive an award.

Kids Race

Kids Race: 10:15 a.m.

Ages 5 - 7

50 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run

Ages 8 - 10

75 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run

Ages 11 - 12

75 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run

Register by August 6th, 8:00am ET - $20.00

*Bike course is on grass

*Kids may wear life jackets

Kids Triathlon Amenities

T-shirts to all participants

Medals to all participants presented by area football players

Chef Prepared Lunch