Club South Runners Freedom Mile

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

Location: 100 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Distance: 1 Mile
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

A festive 1-mile race series and fun run on July 4th, finishing at the Old State Capitol, perfect for competitive runners and families alike.

Fun
Competitive
Festive

Great for

Masters (40+)

Celebrate Independence Day with the Club South Runners Freedom Mile in Baton Rouge, LA. This event offers a series of 1-mile races for various divisions, culminating in a festive atmosphere at the Old State Capitol. Families can join the joyful parent-child ½ mile fun run, making it a wonderful way to start your holiday. With competitive awards across age groups and a convenient shuttle service, it's designed for both serious runners and those looking for a fun, community-focused experience.

What to expect

Experience a series of 1-mile races for different divisions, including Masters, Youth, and Open categories.
Join the delightful parent-child ½ mile fun run, an out-and-back course.
Enjoy a convenient shuttle service from the finish to the start for the 1-mile events.

Standout details

Celebrate on July 4th
Point-to-point course
Finishes at Old State Capitol
Parent-child 1/2 mile fun run

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

From the organizer

Club South runners presents The Freedom Mile. This is a series of 1 mile races and includes a parent-child ½ mile fun run. It is a point to point event ending at the Old State Capitol.

7:00 am Onsite registration begins/ Packet Pickuup 8:00 am: Masters/Grandmasters Male/Female 8:20 am: Youth (14 & under) Male/Female 8:40 am: Open Division Women 9:00 am: Open Division Men 9:20 am: Parent/Child 1/2 mile fun run We have a shuttle bus that runs from finish to start for each event, except the 1/2 mile fun run as that is an out and back course.

AWARDS:

Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, Grandmasters Male/Female 3 deep each age group Male/Female (under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-559, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) Corticates 3 deep Male/Female for 8 and under, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, and 13-14 years Finisher certificate for each child in the 1/2 mile fun run