Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://believewithme.com/.
Place
4810 N. Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL US 33614
Description
A meaningful and memorable 4 mile run where all proceeds go directly towards benefitting Believe With Me's families of fallen soldiers! Be a part of a beautiful, impactful celebration of our independence and freedoms and to honor the the families that have paid for all of it with the sacrifice of their loved ones.
Your generosity towards this cause will help us purchase Christmas gifts for more than 2,500 children of fallen soldiers!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Each mile of Believe With Me's 4 Miler is named after a local fallen hero and all along the way there are props, signs, food snacks and music to let the racers get to know more about the soldier we are honoring for that mile! It is an incredibly memorable and moving event. The families of the fallen heroes are in attendance and at the finish line!
Post race party includes complimentary pancakes and Bolay Food, Tiny Cadet Cupcake Dash, auction and awards ceremony! FREE PARKING.
THIS RACE RAISES MONEY FOR BelieveWithMe.com's Gold Star Christmas project that provides Christmas gifts for 2500 children of fallen soldiers.
As part of our "Christmas in July," please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the race.
Freedom 4-Miler Race Options & Details:
4 MILE COURSE:
Opening Ceremony begins at 8:00am with Race Start at 8:15am
Chip timed
Short sleeve Sport Tek shirt for the first 500 registrants
Custom Finisher's Medal for the first 500 registrants
Overall Male/Female winners and Masters Male/Female win Engel Cooler (valued at $300 each)
Age Group Awards: Custom Engel tumblers 3 deep in five year age groups from 14 and Under to 80 and up age group awards (valued at $30 each). This year we
will also recognize First Place Overall Male and Female in our Ruck Division.
Ruck participants are required to bring their own Rucking gear. Backpacks of all shapes, styles, and colors and weighted vests are welcome; we recommend 25 lbs for Women to carry and 35 lbs for Men, but feel free to bring whatever weight you are comfortable carrying.
Adult 1 Mile Non Competitive Fun Run (NO AWARDS):
Begins at 9:00 am at Start Line
Short sleeve Sport Tek shirt for the first 500 registrants
Custom Finisher's Medal for the first 500 registrants
Lil Patriot's 1 Miler Non Competitive Fun Run (NO AWARDS) (12 and under):
Begins at 9:00 am at Start Line
Short sleeve Sport Tek shirt for the first 500 registrants
Custom Finisher's Medal for the first 500 registrants
Tiny Cadet Cupcake Dash (100 yards, 5 years old and under):
Begins at 9:15 am
Tiny Cadets all get a cotton t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a cupcake!
Virtual Runners:
Short Sleeve Sport Tek shirt (shipped to you) (for 1st 500 registered participants)
Finisher's Medal (shipped to you) (for 1st 500 registered participants)
Race bib (shipped to you)
Not timed, not chipped, not eligible for awards
Pre-Race Registration Fees:
Freedom 4 Miler:
$25 JANUARY 4th ONLY, and only on adult race registrations. Coupon Code HALFWAY. This will be the ONLY coupon we give ALL YEAR.
$50 January 5 - May 31
$55 June 1 - June 14
$60 June 15 - June 25
$75 July 26 – June 28
$80 June 29 RACE DAY
Reserved ONLY for: MILITARY, VETERAN, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST RESPONDER: $10 discount for Freedom 4 Miler ONLY is applied at checkout with CODE: MILVETLEOFR
Adult 1 Mile Fun Run:
$25 JANUARY 4th ONLY, and only on adult race registrations. Coupon Code HALFWAY. This will be the ONLY coupon we give ALL YEAR
$50 through June 29
Lil Patriot 1 Miler:
NO JANUARY 4th DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
$15 through 5/31
$20 June 1 through June 21
$25 June 22 through June 29
Tiny Cadet Cupcake Dash:
NO JANUARY 4th DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
$15 through May 31
$20 June 1 through June 29
Registration includes cotton t-shirt, Finisher's Medal, and a cupcake!
Virtual 4 Miler and Virtual Adult 1 Mile:
NO JANUARY 4th DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
$65 (includes shipping)
Last Day to register for virtual: June 23rd
Virtual Lil Patriots 1 Mile:
NO JANUARY 4th DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
$30 (includes shipping)
Last Day to register for virtual: June 23rd
PACKET PICK UP
Thursday, June 27 (ONLY)
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT
Fit2Run - Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center Dr Space 628
Brandon, FL 33511
Friday, June 28th
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
LIMITED RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
4 Miler - 7:00am – 8:15 (4 Miler) and 7:00 am – 9:00 am (1 Mile and Cupcake Dash) We strongly advise Pre-Race Packet Pick Up.
WEAR YOUR PATRIOTIC HOLIDAY GEAR! RED, WHITE and BLUE! Stars and Stripes!
Sponsor Opportunities Available. View PDF for More Info
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