Start your 4th of July celebration with a morning race that will take you through Morgan Hill’s historic, tree-lined downtown. Then stay for the award-winning parade, car show, and fireworks. We offer a USATF-certified 5K walk/run and a 1-mile race for kids. Electronic timing, participant t-shirts, finisher medals, race day photos, and post-run snacks are all included with registration. Sign up today!
The Morgan Hill Freedom Fest is truly a hometown celebration dedicated to preserving our national and local heritage and celebrating our freedom as citizens of the United States of America. We are the largest annual event in Morgan Hill, put on entirely by volunteers, and our award-winning parade is the largest privately organized parade in Northern California and the official 4th of July Parade of Santa Clara County. Celebrated in our historic downtown core, the Community and Cultural Center, and the Outdoor Sports Center, the Freedom Fest's six events deliver a spectacular, fun-filled day every July 4th holiday.
2025 Parade Theme: "Stars, Stripes and Stories: Celebrating 150 years”
Race Start Times
Kids 1-mile will start at 7:30am
5K will start at 8am
START - Corner of Peak and Dunne
FINISH - 17575 Peak Ave
This course has received the Measurement Certificate from the Road Funning Technical Council of the USA Track & Field.
Freedom Fest Run Categories and Info
5K Age Groups
0-15
16-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-79
80+
Cost:
5K Run/Walk - $54
Kids 1 Mile - $27.50
