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 67% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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About the Freedoms Run 5K

The Freedom's Run 5K 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 downriver 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 and suits walkers and young runners.

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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 5K FAQ

When is the 2026 Freedoms Run 5K?

The 2026 Freedoms Run 5K will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Freedoms Run 5K?

The time limit for the Freedoms Run 5K is 5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Freedoms Run 5K?

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 5K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Freedoms Run 5K?

Over the 6 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2026), it averaged 54°F at the start and 58°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2023).

What was the hottest Freedoms Run 5K?

Of the 6 years on record, 2021 was the warmest, reaching 69°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 40°F.

What was the windiest Freedoms Run 5K?

Of the 6 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 13 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2025, at 0 mph.

Freedoms Run 5K weather history

Based on 6 years of data

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Freedoms Run 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	52°/56°	-	48°
2025 Freedoms Run 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	54°/60°	-	52°
2024 Freedoms Run 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	56°/63°	-	46°
2023 Freedoms Run 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2023	54°/55°	Light	52°
2022 Freedoms Run 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	40°/45°	-	37°
2021 Freedoms Run 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2021	67°/69°	-	63°

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