Get your Independence Day celebrations started early at this inclusive event in Old Town Lenexa, where you can choose between a 5K or 10K distance and join over 1,600 runners of all abilities—from competitive athletes to casual walkers and families with strollers. Every participant receives a complimentary Freedom Run T-shirt, and you'll have the option to purchase a finisher medal for $5, with awards given to top finishers across 16 age divisions for the 5K and 8 for the 10K. Packet pickup is available on July 3, 2026, from 3-7 p.m. at Lenexa Old Town.