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The Freedom 5K

Name: The Freedom 5K
Start: 2026-07-11T12:30:00Z

Pickerington, Ohio · Saturday, July 11, 2026

The The Freedom 5K is a 5k, running, and walking event held on Saturday, July 11, 2026. It is located at Lockville Road in Pickerington, Ohio.

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location: Lockville Road
Pickerington, Ohio
43147
United States
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Links: picktownpalooza.org Register at raceroster.com

The annual Picktown Palooza Freedom 5k takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 and is a fun family-friendly event to celebrate the birth of our nation.

This event is a 5k Run/Walk that begins at Victory Park and follows the bike path through Sycamore Creek Park. The route continues down Hereford Drive, turning on to Pickering Drive, turns around, and repeats the route back to Victory Park. The distance is 3.1 miles. So be sure to bring the whole family!

Important Race Day Timeline

7:15 a.m. - Race day registration and check-in opens
8:30 a.m. - Freedom 5K, sponsored by OrthoAlliance STARTS!
9:30 a.m. - Awards presentation (near finish line)

Awards

Awards will be given to the top-3 overall male and top-3 overall female finishers, as well as the top male and top female finishers in each of the following age categories: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.

Included In Your Registration

Race T-shirt **
3-Day Admission Pass to Picktown Palooza **
Freedom 5K Dog Tag
Chip Timing and Live Results

**-must be registered by June 15 to guarantee t-shirt and 3-day admission pass

Parking

Parking is located at Victory Park, 100 Lockville Rd, Pickerington, OH 43147

Course Map

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