Kick off your 4th of July holiday at Carmel High School in the CarmelFest Freedom Run! Participants can choose between a 4.5 mile run or a 1.5 mile walk, which take you into the heart of downtown Carmel.

Bring the whole family out, as we offer a discounted rate for families of 3+. There is also a FREE Kids Fun Run, for children 10 and under!

And stick around after you finish for the post-race refreshments and awards ceremony! Be sure to mingle with our vendors at their booths, as well!

RACE DAY REGISTRATION will be from 6:30AM to 8AM.

---Through June 30---
Individuals - $23/person
Families - $23/person for first 2 people, $15/person for additional family members
Kids Fun Run (10 and under) - Free

---July 1 - July 3---
Individuals - $25/person
Families - $25/person for first 2 people, $17/person for additional family members
Kids Fun Run (10 and under) - Free

Online pre-registration closes July 3 at 8:00am.

---Raceday Registration---
Individuals - $30/person
Families - $30/person for first 2 people, $20/person for additional family members
Kids Fun Run (10 and under) - Free

Raceday registration will be open from 6:30AM to 8:00AM

Pre-race Packet Pick Up
---Date: - Wednesday, July 3
---Time - 3pm to 7pm
---Location - Runners Forum - Carmel (620 Station Drive)

Raceday Packet Pick Up
---Date: Thursday, July 4
---Location: West side of Carmel High School, in the grass.
---Time: 6:15am - 7:45am

The 4.5 mile course will have you winding through neighborhoods of Carmel and the Monon Trail. There will be 2 water stations along the course. The course is fairly flat with a few slight hills.

To view the course, go to www.tuxbro.com/entry-info/FreedomRun/FreedomRun-CourseMap.php

The Freedom Run is held at Carmel High School (520 E. Main Street), just west of Keystone Avenue.

Both the 4.5 mile and 1.5 mile events will start at the Carmel Masonic Lodge #421, at the intersection of 1st St. NE & 4th Ave. NE. They will finish just north of there, at the corner of 2nd St. NE & 4th Ave. NE.

Parking is available in both the school lot and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Pre-registered participants will receive the following items.
- Soft-style Unisex T-shirt (Not Guaranteed After July 2)
- Bib number and option to be timed
- Goodie bag
- Post-race refreshments

---Overall Awards---
- Top 3 Male/Female finishers in the 4.5 mile race

---Age-Group Awards---
- Top 3 in each age-group
- Age-groups: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and above

Bring the youngsters, as there will be a Kids Fun Run, for children 10 and under, after the race! This run is FREE and requires no registration!

The race is roughly 100 yards long and will be held near the finish line of the 4.5 mi./1.5 mi events.
Announcements will be made on race morning for all kids wanting to participate.

All kids finishers will receive a Popsicle and other goodies!

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.