2026 Freedom Market at McDowell Church and 5K Earn the Bird Run and Fun Walk

Kick off your Saturday with McDowell Church’s annual Earn the Bird 5K & Fun Run and stay for the 2026 Freedom Market! Shop local makers and small businesses offering art, pottery, clothing, jewelry and more, plus enjoy food and coffee throughout the morning. The Freedom Market brings our community together while raising awareness and support for organizations working to fight human trafficking and bring freedom, restoration and hope to those impacted by exploitation. Free to attend and open to the community! AND EARN THE BIRD' 5K What's better than going for a run? Running for a purpose. Running to raise awareness and to raise funds for those that can't do it themselves. This year, we are partnering again with Water4 in their work to bring clean, safe drinking water to everyone in sub-saharan Africa. Be part of the 2026 'Earn the Bird' 5k and Walk4 Water4 All participants will receive a custom Finishers Medal and an event T-Shirt. Registration fee: $45 One Day. Multiple Races. 1. 5k Run/Walk -- Race to the finish in the 4th Annual 'Earn The Bird' 5k. 2. 1-Mile Fun Run -- Kiddos in 5th Grade or below can register for the 1-Mile Fun Run! A great course and with all the perks of the big-kid run. 3. 1-Mile Walk4 Water4 -- Join us in the Walk4 Water4 raising funds for people in need of access to clean, safe drinking water.