Freedom Fighters Half Marathon
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Event overview
The 2026 Freedom Fighters event takes place on June 7, 2026 at Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, VA. The event offers the following race distances:
- 5k - trails only
- 10k - about 50% trail, 50% pavement
- Half-marathon - mostly pavement (about 60%)
Points from these races count toward year-long 5k, 10k, Endurance, Back of the Pack, and Spring series standings. The event benefits Semper Fi & America’s Fund. Walkers are welcome and a virtual race option is available.
Race details and logistics
Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (drifit) event shirt, and chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before May 27; extra shirts may be available after that date on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration fees (through May 15) are listed for each distance and include the park entrance fee; prices increase on race morning by $5. There will be no on-site race registration.
The course includes some hills; participants are advised to check the course map for elevation gain. Water stations: eight on the half-marathon (approx. miles 1.55, 3.3, 4.55, 5.6, 8, 10, 11, 11.65), three on the 10k (approx. miles 1.55, 3.1, 4.65), and one on the 5k (approx. mile 1.55). Gatorade will be available at some stations. The half-marathon has a 3:15 completion time limit. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and 1st/2nd in standard age groups; top-three overall finishers cannot also win age-group awards. Packet pickup is available at the event. Parking is directed to the Williams ballfield off the main park road (GPS 38.559346, -77.348438). Live results will be posted online and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.