Carmel Freedom Run 4.5 + 1.5 miler

Kick off your Independence Day weekend at the patriotic Carmel Freedom Run 4.5-mile and 1.5-miler! Raceday is Friday, July 4th in the beautiful city of Carmel, IN! NEW FOR 2025, we are excited to host the event at Upland Brewing and Pies & Pints in Clay Terrace!

Join the fun with your friends and family at this classic run/walk, then enjoy some post-race refreshments! In addition to water, Gatorade and snack options, all finishers (21+) can use their FREE drink ticket for a beer at Upland Brewing or Pies & Pints! Java House will also be on-site with Sweet Coffee treats available (first come first served or while supplies last).

Soft-style shirts are included for all, and for the first time we will be offering FINISHER MEDALS for the 4.5-milers and 1.5-milers! We also offer overall and age-group awards to our faster competitors!

This year's race features new and exciting 4.5-mile and 1.5-mile courses that start/finish at Upland Brewing, and utilizing the beautiful streets of downtown Carmel and Monon Trail. There is also a FREE FUN RUN for kids 10 and under. Bring the whole family out, as we offer a discounted rate for families of 3+!

Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Carmel Freedom Run 4.5 + 1.5 miler. It's a fantastic 8K, 2.4K, 0.5K featuring a flat and fast course in Carmel.