Club South Runners Freedom Mile- Presented by Varsity Sports

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Free–$38.10 · 2 races

1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Club South Runners Freedom Mile on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, in beautiful Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This vibrant event features a series of thrilling one-mile races, culminating in a festive atmosphere at the historic Old State Capitol. Runners of all ages are invited to participate, with races scheduled throughout the morning, starting with the Masters and Grandmasters divisions at 8:00 AM, followed by youth categories, and culminating with the Open Division races for both men and women.

Families will also have a blast with the Parent-Child 1/2 mile fun run, making this a perfect day for everyone to get active together. Onsite registration kicks off at 7:00 AM, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun. With awards for various age groups and a special Varsity Sports Challenge for employees and their families, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate achievements. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that promotes health, fitness, and family bonding—mark your calendars for July 4th and be part of the Freedom Mile celebration!

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Jul 4, 2024

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Races

1 Mile

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM CDT

$38.10

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1/2 Mile Fun Run

Incl. T-Shirt

9:00 AM CDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Varsity Sports in collaboration with Club South runners presents The Freedom Mile. This is a series of 1 mile races and includes a parent-child 1/2 mile fun run. It is a point to point event ending at the Old State Capitol.

* 7:00 am Onsite registration begins/ Packet Pickuup
* 8:00 am: Masters/Grandmasters Male/Female
* 8:20 am: Youth (14 & under) Male/Female
* 8:40 am: Open Division Women
* 9:00 am: Open Division Men
* 9:20 am: Parent/Child 1/2 mile fun run

We have a shuttle bus that runs from finish to start for each event, except the 1/2 mile fun run as that is an out and back course.

AWARDS:

* Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, Grandmasters Male/Female
* 3 deep each age group Male/Female (5 year increments from 15-70+)
* 3 deep Male/Female for 8 and under, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, and 13-14 years
* Finisher certificate for each child in the 1/2 mile fun run
* Varsity Sports Challenge: 1st/2nd/3rd for Varsity Sports employee/family member