Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 68°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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About the Freedoms Run 10K

The Freedom's Run 10K is an out-and-back course from Shepherdstown, West Virginia, on the Saturday of race weekend. It crosses the Potomac River on the James Rumsey Bridge and follows the C&O Canal towpath upriver to the turnaround, then returns the same way to finish at Ram Stadium. The surface is a mix of road and crushed gravel, and the course is mostly flat.

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Race weekend

Saturday, October 10

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)8:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:45 AM10K (6.2 mi)

9:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

11:00 AMKids One-Mile Fun Run (1.0 mi)

Freedoms Run 10K FAQ

When is the 2026 Freedoms Run 10K?

The 2026 Freedoms Run 10K will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Freedoms Run 10K?

The time limit for the Freedoms Run 10K is 5.25 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Freedoms Run 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 68°F and a low of 47°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Freedoms Run 10K?

Over the 6 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2026), it averaged 50°F at the start and 54°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2023).

What was the hottest Freedoms Run 10K?

Of the 6 years on record, 2021 was the warmest, reaching 67°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 32°F.

What was the windiest Freedoms Run 10K?

Of the 6 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 12 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2025, at 0 mph.

Freedoms Run 10K weather history

Based on 6 years of data

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Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Freedoms Run 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	47°/52°	-	46°
2025 Freedoms Run 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	48°/54°	-	49°
2024 Freedoms Run 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	49°/56°	-	44°
2023 Freedoms Run 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2023	55°/58°	Light	55°
2022 Freedoms Run 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	32°/40°	-	34°
2021 Freedoms Run 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2021	64°/67°	-	63°

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