Race profile

Freedom Festival 5K/8K Run & 5k Walk

Name: Freedom Festival 5K/8K Run & 5k Walk
Start: 2026-07-04T11:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-04T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Cass City, MI

Overview

5K · Walk · 8K · 5 mi · 0.5 mi · 2 mi

Jul 4, 2026 • 7:30 AM EDTCass City, Michigan, US

On our calendar since Mar 2026

Michigan 5K

Audience & Community

Family Friendly

The read

Run Vibes summary

Summarization pending

AI summarization pending

We haven’t generated Run Vibes’ quick-read summary for this race yet—it’s in the enrichment queue and will appear here soon with notes on vibe, race-day feel, and who the event suits best.

Until then, open Original listing below for the full source description, and double-check anything important on the organizer’s page.

Original listingFull description from sourceExpand the official listing text (unchanged)

▾

Name of Race – Aspire Rural Health System Annual Freedom Festival 5K/8K Run & Walk

Description of the event and where proceeds go: Family Friendly 5k / 8k run, 5k walk, and toddler trot. Moderately hilly course within the Village of Cass City before the Grand Parade! All proceeds go directly to the Help Us Help Our Own program at Aspire.

Location – 6190 Hospital Drive Cass City, MI 48726

Start time Registration 6:30 am, Runs start at 7:30 & 8:00 am

Events - 5k run/walk, 8k run, Toddler Trot (1/2 mile around the hospital, under 8 years old)

Entry Fee - $30 before 6/30/26, $35 after 6/30/26 and on day of. $10 Toddler Trot

Shirt info – Shirt Guarantee sign up by 6/12/26 SIZING OFFERED 2T 3T 4T 5T YS YM YL S M L XL 2XL 3XL

Coming soon: a short email with new listings and weekend-ready picks for races like this one. Leave your email and we'll notify you when it launches—no spam in the meantime.

We only use this to send Runvibes race updates when the program is ready. You can ask us to remove your email anytime via Contact.

More races

More events in Michigan, and comparable distances or challenge.

HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2

8K · 5 mi · Walk · 5K · 8.1 mi · Marathon

Mar 29, 2026 • 9:30 AM EDTShelby Township, MI

On our calendar since Jan 2024

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Vibes

Fun

Festive Seasonal

Quirky

Audience & Community

Kids & Youth

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Scenic Escape

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Swag included

Celebrate spring with a fun 8K trail, 5K paved, or challenge yourself with both! Grab friends for a "Judgement Free Zone" race in Shelby Township.

Lumberjack Pancake Run

1 mi · 5K · Fun Run · Walk

Mar 29, 2026 • 9:30 AM EDTDetroit, MI

On our calendar since Oct 2024

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Quirky

Audience & Community

Kids & Youth

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Awards

Swag included

Join the Lumberjack Pancake Run during Lumberjack Days in Detroit for a flat, fast mile or 5K, complete with flannel, beards, and a delicious pancake breakfast!

MUSH Mystic Lake Dryland

2 mi · 1 mi · Fun Run · 2.4 mi

Mar 29, 2026 • 9:00 AM EDTLake, MI

On our calendar since Mar 2025

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Quirky

Fun

Audience & Community

Kids & Youth

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Join MUSH Mystic Lake for a unique dryland dog-powered sports event featuring canicross, rigs, bikes, and scooters, plus fun runs for all ages.

Strides for Adam 5K

5K · Walk · 1 mi

Mar 29, 2026 • 6:00 AM EDTRiverview, MI

On our calendar since Sep 2019

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Audience & Community

Cause Driven

Social & Festive

Kids & Youth

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Awards

Join the 7th annual Strides for Adam 5K run, walk, or 1-mile reflection walk to honor Adam's legacy and support suicide prevention.

Hippity Hop 5K

Walk · 5K

Apr 4, 2026 • 6:00 AM EDTLansing, MI

On our calendar since Jan 2017

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Scenic

Quirky

Audience & Community

Family Friendly

Cause Driven

Kids & Youth

Social & Festive

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Swag included

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hippity Hop 5K at Potter Park Zoo, featuring a scenic run, Easter Egg Hunt, and free zoo entry for participants!

DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Grand Rapids

1 mi · 5K · 10K · Marathon · Half Marathon

Apr 4, 2026 • 8:00 AM EDTZeeland, MI

On our calendar since Aug 2024

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Vibes

Fun

Quirky

Festive Seasonal

Audience & Community

Kids & Youth

Social & Festive

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Swag included

Run or walk the DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k in Grand Rapids, a donut-themed event perfect for the whole family with great swag and plenty of fun!

MUSH Fort Custer Dryland

2.4 mi · 1 mi · 2.9 mi · Fun Run · 5K

Apr 4, 2026 • 8:00 AM EDTAugusta, MI

On our calendar since Feb 2025

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Quirky

Fun

Audience & Community

Kids & Youth

Social & Festive

A unique 2-day dryland sled dog race at Fort Custer, featuring canicross, bikejoring, and scooterjoring for various skill levels and dog teams.

Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (14)

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Apr 4, 2026 • 8:30 AM EDTGrand Ledge, MI

On our calendar since Jun 2024

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Vibes

Fun

Quirky

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Beginner Friendly

Embrace your inner pirate at this themed 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon in Grand Ledge, MI, featuring a costume contest and finisher medals.

Freedom Festival 5K/8K Run & 5k Walk

Overview

Run Vibes summary

Weekly Runvibes digest

Related races