An event registration invitation for last years participants has been sent via email giving you an early entry discount down to 16$ till 5/31/22. If we do not have your email, please contact us at freedom5k@comcast.net and will forward you a discount sign up code
Thank you all for your support of the AHA.
Virtual running will be available for those who can't come in person, complete your 5k from 7/1-7/31.
Early registration closes at 12 AM 7/3; You can register race day at Lynch Field beginning 0715, race day is 25$ except 65 +/19 & under will remain 20$; will have an option for you to register on your phone race day & use a credit card, details on site.
Early packet pick up & in person registration 7/2 from 11am-5pm at Gingerbreadman Running store (5142 Rt 30, Suite 165; Greensburg, PA)
Wave starts will used again
Photo of course with hill profile is posted under photos, click on July 5th 2021, then course map. Tail end is clipped off but last stretch is flat. 178 ft gain and loss. The course is out and back. PLEASE stay to right half of trail especially in the tunnel and around it's curve to avoid any collisions with potential bikers. Water station is located just before the 1 mile mark going out & little after the 2 mile mark on the way back, please try to get your cups tossed into the barrels downstream. NO running on train tracks please & stay on main part of overpass bridge. We cross one not so busy intersection & the city will provide traffic horses but please glance to be sure no vehicles are trying to go around the barriers.
** Plan for race day is National anthem followed by race instructions at 08:25; 4 wave starts: #1- 08:30, runners sub 24 min pace , #2- 0830 + 60sec, runners 24-28 min pace #3 0830 + 120 sec, runners >28 min pace; #4 0830 + 180 sec, walkers
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5K Run & Walk, starts & finishes at Lynch Field, (526 New Alexandria Rd, Greensburg, PA). Benefits the American Heart Association. Team categories available. Overall & age group prizes. Kids Sparkler run is virtual/parent supervised this year; signup at event, get a kids shirt, goodie bag & medal for 8$, run with your kid at home or in the park. Timing by Gingerbreadman Running. Early packet pickup & late registration at Gingerbreadman Running (5142 Rt 30, Suite 165; Greensburg, PA) tentatively for 7/2,11AM-5PM. Race day registration at Lynch Field 7:00-8:15AM. Should the race be cancelled due to COVID-19, refunds will be given. If race date is moved to a later time, refund is optional if you cannot attend.
Can't make it?? Run the Freedom Virtual 5K this year, complete your race anytime from 7/1-7/31, email your time to freedom5k@comcast & shirt can be picked up at Gingerbreadman running store in Greensburg starting approximately 7/7, check back for further details.
Past results 2018-2021: Runsignup.com; 2010-2017: Smileymiles.com; 2002-2009: Runhigh.com
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Run teams- minimum 3 person: Male/Coed or all Female, top 3 times combined. Walk teams- Open (any 3 or more combination) top 3 times combined; email name of your team, category & list of participants by 6pm 7/4 to freedom5k@comcast.net or submit list of names at early packet pickup on 7/3.
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