See you in 2026

Join us for 19th Annual Freedom 5K!

8 AM Start  / Registration & Packet Pickup

  7 - 7:45 AM

The Beecher 5K was started in 1993 and has run virtually every year since its inception. In 2003, the Lion’s Club took over the race and the “Dixie Dash” 5K was held in the fall of the year. In 2006, the race was renamed the Freedom 5K and was moved to July 4th during the Village of Beecher’s annual 4th of July Festival. This year, we are celebrating the 19th annual running of the Freedom 5K. 

The race starts and finishes at beautiful Firemen's Park in Beecher and offers a computerized finish and awards are given to males and females in standard 5-year age group categories plus  male & female overall "Master" awards.

The race is one of the Lions Club’s major fundraisers and proceeds are given back to the community through donations to nonprofits groups, scholarships and glasses and hearing aid assistance for those in need. 

Come see why over 250 people participated in the 2024 Freedom 5K

Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors!

• Alicia's House, So. Chicago Heights
• Bahlman's Service, Beecher
• Beecher Floor Coverings
• Beecher Funeral Home
• Beecher Veterinary Clinic
• Buddys Drive-In, Beecher
• Bulk Storage Inc.
• Earthrise Energy
• First Community Bank and Trust
• Hack-Jensen Funeral Home
• Midland States Bank, Beecher
• Nick Oosting Real Estate Group
• Stluka Properties
• The Old Gun Shop Coffee House, Beecher
• The Princess Café, Beecher
• Tony's Pizza, Beecher
• VRS Realty - Heidi Singler
• Walt's Foods