Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Freedom’s Run

Road Running covering 1.6 km to 42.2 km with up to 430 m D+ in Shepherdstown (West Virginia, United States)

LocationShepherdstown, West Virginia, United StatesShow on map(39.4301° N, 77.8042° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +430 m

Freedom’s Run is an endurance sporting event in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Public Park, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +430 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +278 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +38 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +38 m D+), and Kid's Run (1.61 km, +15 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (freedomsrun.org).

Official website
Freedom’s Run in Shepherdstown (Work: "Marathon runners near the end of the race", Photo: Stephen Craven, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Marathon runners near the end of the race" · Photo: Stephen Craven · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadPublic ParkKids & Youth RacesPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+430 m224 m - 504 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half marathonRoad Running21.1 km+278 m227 m - 408 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
10 kmRoad Running10 km+38 m230 m - 255 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+38 m233 m - 258 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Kid's RunRoad Running1.61 km+15 m236 m - 246 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+430 m D+
Elevation loss
-366 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 504 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.9 % / 4.9 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+430 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS39.4301° N, 77.8042° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 504 m above sea level (+430 m D+, -366 m D-)

Peak: 504 m·at 11.5 km·Ø 1.9 %
224 m317 m411 m504 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km504 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Freedom’s Run take place?

Freedom’s Run takes place in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, US (start area at coordinates 39.4301° N, 77.8042° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Freedom’s Run?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +430 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +278 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +38 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +38 m D+), and Kid's Run (1.61 km, +15 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Freedom’s Run?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +430 m of elevation gain and -366 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 504 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Freedom’s Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (freedomsrun.org).