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Balsam Lake Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk

Balsam Lake, Wisconsin · Saturday, July 4, 2026

The Balsam Lake Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk is a 5k, running, and walking event held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It is located at West Main Street in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

Date
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location
West Main Street
Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
54810
United States
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Join us for the annual run/walk. Event is sponsored by the Unity Lions Club.

Family & stroller friendly. Race benefits community/school projects to include scholarships, fire dept., Senior Citizens Center and holiday festivities. Many individual & family needs.

Start/finish on south side of Balsam Lake Village Hall (see maps).

Plaques & gift certificates for:

1st place for both Males & Females in the following categories:

Kids 1-10; Youth 11-18; Adult 18 to 64; Senior 65 and older

*New in 2026, to ensure this is a true family friendly event there will also be one overall winner in the Stroller category!

All registrants will receive a race shirt. Sizes available: adult small, medium, large, x-large, 2X

Pre-race registrants may pick up their bib & shirt Friday evening (July 3) between 6 & 7 pm at the Balsam Lake

Village Hall garage located on the east side of the building or pick up Saturday morning beginning at 7am at

the race site.

Limited race day registrations/cash or check only. Registration will open at 7:00am and close at 8:00am.

(checks payable to: Unity Lions Club)

Water available on the course and at the finish line.

Registration: online with credit card using Race Roster.

If interested in being a sponsor or sending a donation please contact the race director.

Cancellation Disclaimer: In the event of a cancellation or the Balsam Lake Freedom Fest 5K run/walk due to

Inclement weather or other events above and beyond the control of the race sponsors all proceeds will

benefit the Unity Lions Club community/school projects. All registrations are non-refundable and non-

transferrable.

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