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4 Mile Run

$59.30 7:15AM PDT Registration ends July 4, 2024 at 8:00am PDT

2 Mile Run/Walk

$59.30 7:18AM PDT Registration ends July 4, 2024 at 8:00am PDT

Kids Races (Ages 8 and under)

$22.20 7:00AM PDT Registration ends July 4, 2024 at 8:00am PDT
Open to ages 1 - 8.

Virtual

$54 Registration ends July 4, 2024 at 8:00am PDT
Veterans save 15% with ID

Veterans 4 Mile Run

$50.56 7:15AM PDT Registration ends July 4, 2024 at 8:00am PDT
Veterans save 15% with ID

Veterans 2 Mile Run/Walk

$50.56 7:18AM PDT Registration ends July 4, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT

Place

Woodward Park: Sunset View Shelter
Near the Audubon entrance.

Description

Welcome to the 22nd annual Freedom Run presented by Sierra Challenge Express Running Club!  

July 4th!

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.

Celebrate Our Freedom

Celebrate with one of our 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. 

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!
 

 

Central Valley Honor Flight

This year as well as in the past Sierra Challenge Express has chosen Central Valley Honor Flight as our beneficiary. Donations are appreciated during registration.  What a great way to honor our veterans!

 

 

Freedom Run Video

Schedule

July 3rd - Packet Pickup
 

     Fleet Feet Fresno 
     9447 N Fort Washington and Friant Rd
     2pm-6pm

 

July 4th - Event Day!
  
     6:00 - Race Day Packet Pickup
     6:50 - Largest team contest
     6:55 - National Anthem
     7:00 - Kids Races Start
     7:15 - 4-Mile Run
     7:18 - 2-Mile Run/Walk
     8:00 - Awards Ceremony Begins

Central Valley Runner of the Year Series - 20 Pts

Click HERE for more series information.

Service Member Discount

Military Discount
Fresno Freedom Run recognizes and respects the service provided to our country by military personnel. To show our appreciation, we’re proud to offer a discount to active duty and reserve members of the military, retired service members, and veterans.

 

What is the Fresno Freedom Run Discount?
Our military discount is 15% off the regular price of for the 4 Mile or 2 Mile Run.

 

Who is Eligible?
Our discount is available to all retired military service members or anyone who has received an honorable, under honorable conditions, or general discharge for prior service in the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, or the National Guard.

Immediate family members of active duty service members or veterans who possess a Department of Defense issued dependent ID card (DD form 1173 or 1173-1) are also eligible to receive our Military Discount.

Individuals who have received a dishonorable discharge are not eligible to receive a military discount.

 

What is Required?
To qualify, customers should present a valid Department of Defense ID card, Uniformed Services ID card, Veteran Identification Card, Veteran Health Identification Card, a State ID card or driver’s license designating their veteran status, or a copy of their Certificate of Release or Discharge (form DD214).

The immediate family members of an active duty service member or veteran who possess a Department of Defense-issued dependent ID card (DD form 1173 or 1173-1) are also eligible to receive our Military Discount.

The customer must present their form of military or veteran identification at packet pickup. Their identification number cannot be accepted verbally. 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Sponsors


Directions

Woodward Park: Sunset View Shelter
Near the Audubon entrance.

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