Blue Ridge Freedom 5K

We are so excited to be back with our 4th of July celebration run to be held July 4, 2026.

TShirt deadline is June 20.  Register by the 20th to receive your preferred shirt size.  

*** WHEN REGISTERING AND YOU DON"T SEE YOUR PREFERRED TSHIRT SIZE THIS MEANS THAT SIZE IS SOLD OUT AND YOU MAY CHOSE ANOTHER SIZE.

**** JULY 2nd or 3rd bib pickup is HIGHLY RECOMMENED!!!

Join us for this fun July 4th race in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge.  Our race is centrally located between two amazing local businesses in Blue Ridge.. Check out Blue Ridge Sip and Play a fun place to take your pup for some playtime and also stop in at Angry Hops Brewing for a sampling or their amazing brews!!  Show your bib at Angry Hops anytime during the holiday week and receive a complementary beer sample. 

Online Registration will be open through July 4 at 7:15 a.m.    All registration is online through July 4 at 7:15.  No walk up registration
No walk up cash registration. 

Packet pickup -  NEW THIS YEAR:  Additional bib pickup added July  2nd from 4-6:30 at Angry Hops,  341 East Main Street, Blue Ridge

                           July 3rd from 2-5:30 pm at Angry Hops Brewery - 341 East Main Street, Blue Ridge,  Angry Hops has lots of fun planned                                 for  our runners who pickup early.  

RACE DAY PICKUP -  July 4 from 6:00 am - 7:15 am at Angry Hops,  341 East Main Street, Blue Ridge.

Sip and Play will have a doggie water station to keep our furry runners hydrated and cool.  And to keep our runners hydrated, Sip and Play will be selling mimosas and bloody Mary's to enjoy after the race.  Angry Hops will also be open after the race to server our thirsty runners some of their amazing beers!

The race start and finish is located at Blue Ridge Sip and Play -  342 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. 

Most spirited runner awards will be given to our most creative red, white and blue dressed runners. 

Awards will be given for 1st through 3rd for overall male and female, masters male and female, and age groups in five year increments.  Awards ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m.

Discount pricing for children under 10.

Strollers welcome at the back of the pack. 

Dogs welcome at the back of the pack and not in the registration/packet pickup line on race day. 

Walkers are always welcome!

Please register to receive a text message of your results.   Results will be online during the race.

Packet Pickup:

July 3 from 2-5 pm at Angry Hops 341 E.  Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513. We highly encourage runners to pick up their packet early to avoid race day lines.

July 4 from 6:30-7:15 am at the race start/finish area located at 342 E. Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513

If your friends or family have not registered it is not too late. registration will be available online until July 4 at 7:15 a.m.  Register early to make ensure you get a t-shirt.

Invite your friends to join you at the Blue Ridge Freedom 5K.   If you get 3 friends to sign up using your special referral link, which is included in your registration confirmation you will receive a refund of up to $15.00 as our Thank You!  Share your link via email or social media -- spread the word, share the fun, and save some cash!! Win!  Win!