Freedom Run

Thu July 4, 2019 Fresno, CA US 93720 Directions
Place
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant Rd
Fresno, CA US 93720
Description
Welcome to the 17th annual Freedom Run presented by Sierra Challenge Express Running Club! Start off your 4th of July celebrations with a bang and beautiful 4-mile run! The event will take place at Woodward Park with hundreds of acres of trees, geese, and beautiful wildlife. We are sure it will be an adventure! You will enjoy our American flag lined course. We hope to inspire you to race, run or walk at the best of your ability. Motivate your friends, family and fellow competitors to join in. What a way to start one of the most important days of the year for our great country.
 
We will have 3 different events - something for all ages and levels:
  • 4-mile run: 4 miles on the 4th is a blast! This unique distance involves a race through the pristine setting of Woodward Park and the River Bottom Loop. You will also race past the Shinzen Friendship Garden on your way to the finish line.
  • 2-mile run/walk: A fast course on the road and is stroller friendly.
  • 100 meters and ¼ mile dash for kids: Our little Patriots 8 years of age and under get to join in the fun. Discounted rates for kids!
 
Location: Woodward Park near the Audubon entrance.  See Course Map tab for more details.
Schedule of Events

July 3rd - Packet Pickup
     Fleet Feet Fresno
     9447 N Fort Washington and Friant Rd
     2:00 - 6:00pm

July 4th - Event Day!
     6:00 - 7:00am - Late packet pickup / late registration
     6:45 - Patriotic and largest team contest
     6:50 - National Anthem
     7:00 - Kids Races Start
     7:15 - 4-mile run
     7:20 - 2-mile run/walk
     8:30 - awards ceremony begins

10 REASONS TO RUN WITH US!

  1. Be patriotic with 1500 other runners & walkers amidst an American flag lined course
  2. Freedom Run dri fit flag t-shirt – made of 100% polyester – free with registration
  3. 2-mile course is stroller friendly – even the littlest ones can participate
  4. Cold wet towels await you at the finish line
  5. Ample water stations
  6. Lots of yummy food vendors post-race
  7. Contests for largest team and most patriotic individual (both youth and adult!)
  8. Honor our service men and women
  9. Celebrate our freedom
  10. Burn off your 4th of July apple pie calories before you eat them!

2018 Largest Team - America's Donut Droppers
It is the day to stand out and stand up for our great country.  We encourage you to be creative with your team name and outfits for race day.  Below is the 2018 winning team -- this could be you and your friends for 2019!  There will be awards for the largest team – Free tickets for your entire team to the Grizzlie game. Team members cannot be added on day of race.
Race Contact Info

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Sponsors
Central Valley Honor Flight Team
Awards

Age group awards will go to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in age groups 9-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70 and above.

Prize money of $50 will go to 1st place overall, Male / Female for the 4 Mile

$25 will go to 2 Mile run.

T-Shirt

100% Polyester Dry Fit Shirt!   

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Raffles and Food Vendors

All participants will have the opportunity to win this years raffle prizes including... 4 Disneyland & Disney California Adventure Park Hopper Tickets for 1 Day, or 5 Days and 4 nights at a luxury resort in Cancun. Includes 4 park hopper tickets, excludes  use during week of Christmas. For Cancun voucher includes one hotel room for 2 adults and 2 children under 12. Must be 30 years of age or older to make reservations. Does not include airfare or food and beverage.

We will also sell Raffle tickets for $5 for many prizes including another set up 4 Disneyland Tickets, 4 Cancun Vouchers, Maya Baskets, Rubio's Gift certificates and many more prizes.

Free Food will include: Watermelon, water and snow cones.

Food Vendors will also be at the event selling delicious food!

 

 

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