Downs Freedom Run
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Downs, Illinois
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and friendly competition at the Downs Freedom Run on Saturday, June 28, 2025! Set in the picturesque town of Downs, McLean, this vibrant event kicks off at 8:00 AM and features one of the flattest 5k courses in the area, perfect for runners of all levels. Participants can also enjoy a delightful 1-mile walk, making it an inclusive experience for everyone. As you make your way through the scenic route, you’ll be cheered on by enthusiastic spectators, adding to the festive atmosphere.
This year's run not only promises a morning filled with fun and camaraderie but also supports local initiatives that enhance the community. Proceeds from the event will go towards various projects, including a new drinking fountain at Dooley Park and grants for local businesses affected by COVID-19. Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories and give back to the community! Be sure to register by June 13th to secure your event shirt. Join us for this exciting celebration of health, friendship, and community pride!
This year's run not only promises a morning filled with fun and camaraderie but also supports local initiatives that enhance the community. Proceeds from the event will go towards various projects, including a new drinking fountain at Dooley Park and grants for local businesses affected by COVID-19. Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories and give back to the community! Be sure to register by June 13th to secure your event shirt. Join us for this exciting celebration of health, friendship, and community pride!
Organiser's Description
Join us the Saturday BEFORE the 4th, for a fun morning with friends! Gun start at 8:00AM.
New to the Downs Freedom Run? Enjoy one of the flattest 5k courses in the area, with a route that runs through our community with cheering spectators to greet you along the way. Get festive and be ready to have a fun morning - this is one you dont want to miss! We will finish the 5k and 1 mile walk course with a lap around the high school track.
As always, any Downs Freedom Run proceeds are re-invested in the local community. Over the years we have installed a new drinking fountain/water bottle refill station at Dooley Park; provided grants to local, small businesses struggling from Covid-19 impacts; supported the Downs 4th of July celebration; as well as provided support for other causes that help our village. We'd love to share miles with you and support the community together!
Must register by June 13th to be guaranteed a shirt.
Awards: Overall M/F Winner and Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+)
New to the Downs Freedom Run? Enjoy one of the flattest 5k courses in the area, with a route that runs through our community with cheering spectators to greet you along the way. Get festive and be ready to have a fun morning - this is one you dont want to miss! We will finish the 5k and 1 mile walk course with a lap around the high school track.
As always, any Downs Freedom Run proceeds are re-invested in the local community. Over the years we have installed a new drinking fountain/water bottle refill station at Dooley Park; provided grants to local, small businesses struggling from Covid-19 impacts; supported the Downs 4th of July celebration; as well as provided support for other causes that help our village. We'd love to share miles with you and support the community together!
Must register by June 13th to be guaranteed a shirt.
Awards: Overall M/F Winner and Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+)
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