Great Western Freedom 4 Run & Walk
Sat, Jul 04 , 2026
37W370 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL 60175
The Great Western Freedom 4 Run & Walk is a 4-mile race that takes place on the Great Western Trail in Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve on the Fourth of July.
Ready to run for a great cause? The Great Western Freedom 4 Run & Walk is an amazing race for competitors of all kinds that want to add a little extra to the 5k. The four miles takes place on a stretch of the famous Great Western Trail, a crushed limestone trail perfect for runners looking for a fun run or competing for time on a mostly flat trail.
The race supports Lazarus House, a St. Charles non-profit. Registration is open and available on the event page at https://www.lazarushouse.net/greatwesternfreedom4/.
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