• Free Event Admission and Parking with 5K race entry fee with pre-registration
• Free T-Shirt
• Chance to win a Free Balloon Ride - top male and female
• Free Admission to 5K VIP Area - located in back of amphitheater post race on Saturday for registered runners/walkers. 
  

You are invited to join us for the FIRST ANNUAL FREEDOM 5K.  Organizers plan for this event to become an annual signature events and attractions both for the participants and the 175,000+who attend the event annually.

The Greenville Hospital System Freedom Weekend Aloft has partnered with the Greenville Track Club and Go-Green Events in the planning, management and on-site execution of these events so participants are insured top notch and first class events.

Many associate the Upstate’s highest flying Memorial Day celebration with dramatic hot air balloon ascensions, non-stop concerts, family and children’s entertainment, national disc dog competitions, baseball tournaments, great food and so much more. 

Since partnering with the Greenville Hospital System in 2008organizers have added more and more events each year that focus and promote fun, active and healthy lifestyles.

The event is held over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend and runners and walkers of all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate. The Run/Walk Route will take participants through the event grounds at peak times and the finish line will be in the amphitheater.  The balloons will take off shortly after the finish of the 5K.  How fun is that?

In the spirit of Memorial Day …runners, walkers, and cyclists will be participating to “Celebrate …Honor …In Remembrance Of”….those men and women who have served our country in past years or who may currently be serving.  If you have a grandparent, great grandparent,husband, wife, friend, neighbor, co-worker, brother, sister, Mom, Dad … we want to make this event an event where we honor their service and sacrifice on behalf of  all of us!  We want to share your stories and celebrate all these GREAT AMERICANS!

The Freedom 5K will donate all proceeds to the Palmetto Peloton Project's Challenge to Conquer Cancer (P3C3) and also to additional deserving Greenville Hospital System programs and initiatives.