Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
- Distance
- 0.5 Miles
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Kick off your 4th of July with a festive 5K or Kids Fun Run, supporting the Clear Lake Cross Country Team.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyJoin the 5th Annual Clear Lake Freedom 5K, a cherished tradition kicking off the 4th of July festivities in Clear Lake, Iowa. This event offers a 5K race for adults and a special 1/2 mile Kids Fun Run, ensuring a welcoming experience for all ages. Run along Main Avenue before enjoying the town's parade. Your participation directly supports the Clear Lake Cross Country Team, making this a meaningful way to celebrate. Early registrants for the 5K receive a performance t-shirt, and all Kids Fun Run participants earn a medal.
What to expect
- Run an out-and-back 5K route along Main Avenue.
- Kids can enjoy a dedicated 1/2 mile Fun Run, receiving a medal at the finish.
- Compete for overall and age group awards, and receive a performance t-shirt if you're among the first 400 5K registrants.
Standout details
- Celebrates 4th of July
- Supports Clear Lake Cross Country Team
- Kids Fun Run with medals for all
- Performance t-shirt for first 400 5K entries
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course surface
Cross-country
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Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
The Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland:
The 5th Annual Freedom 5K presented by Kingland will take place Saturday, July 4th on Main Avenue starting at N 3rd Street. The race route will be out & back completely on Main Avenue. The race will begin at 7:30AM and kick off the 4th of July events with the parade to follow at 10AM. The first 400 registrations will receive a performance t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers along with the top three finishers in each age group. The age groups are as follows: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. A special thanks to CL Tel and Clear Lake Bank & Trust for their support of this race as premier sponsors.
CL Tel Kids Fun Run:
The CL Tel Kids Fun Run will be a 1/2 mile in distance meant for kids too young to run the whole 5K. This run will begin at 7:00AM prior to the 5K. The race will start on Main Avenue at N 3rd Street. The kids will run one block down N 3rd Street before turning around and running on Main Avenue to S 8th Street. The race will finish back at N 3rd Street with the finish arch. All kids will receive a medal after they cross the finish line! Participants will also receive a race t-shirt.
This event is hosted by the Clear Lake Cross Country Team with all proceeds going to benefit the program. Please follow @OfficalClearLakeXC on Facebook or @ClearLakeXC on X for race updates as we get closer to July 4th!