RUN. CELEBRATE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Get ready to lace up and celebrate freedom in motion at the Fishkill Freedom Run 5K Festival & 1-Mile Fun Run a high-energy community event honoring the NATIONS 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE with an unforgettable BURST OF RED, WHITE, AND BLUE color powder at the starting line! _#COLORRUN
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_Whether youre a competitive runner, casual walker, or family fun-runner, this event is designed for all ages and all paces and packed with festival-style excitement from start to finish._

_ RACE HIGHLIGHTS & FESTIV_AL FUN
PATRIOTIC COLOR BURST AT RACE START
FINISHER AWARD FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT
AGE-GROUP MEDALS FOR TOP FINISHERS
RACE T-SHIRT WITH REG
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INTERACTIVE 360^0 PHOTO BOOTH EXPERIENCE
FREE STEWARTS ICE CREAM FOR PARTICIPANTS
CLOWN/ FACE PAINTING/ SAND ART STATION
YOGA SESSIONS BY ROCK OM YOGA
_HV CRAFT FAIR_
FOOD, RAFFLES, AND FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE EVENT

FAMILIES, TEAMS & FIRST-TIME RUNNERS
Choose the timed 5K or the _1MI FUN RUN/WALK _and be part of a celebration that blends fitness, community spirit, and patriotic pride.

RUN FOR A CAUSE
Proceeds support St. Mary School children, with a portion of funds also donated to St. Jude Childrens Research Center so every step you take helps make an impact.

1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN/WALK- Family Friendly & _ALL AGES _Welcome!

PATRIOTIC COLOR BURST AT RACE START BIBS PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS
FINISHER PRIZE FOR EVERY RUNNER
FREE STEWARTS ICE CREAM
FEMALE SIGN FREE FAMILY YOGA SESSIONS
PROFESSIONAL FINISH-LINE PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON THE EVENT WEBSITE

RACE MORNING

* LINEUP: 9:30 AM
* START TIME: 9:45 AM

BIB & T-SHIRT PICKUP (ID REQUIRED)

* FRIDAY 5/01 46 PM AT ST. MARY
* RACE DAY 5/02 830 AM AT REGISTRATION STATION

COURSE ROUTE: From St. Mary Church/School grounds -> south on Jackson St -> right on Florence Ave -> Wellesley Place loop -> back to Jackson St -> finish at school grounds.

5K RUN/WALK- _Ages 10+ welcome!_

* Patriotic color burst at race start
* Bibs provided to participants
* Finisher prize for every runner
* FREE Stewarts ice cream
* female signFREE family yoga sessions
* Professional finish-line photos available on the event website

Race Morning

* LINEUP: 10:15AM
* START TIME: 10:30AM

BIB & T-SHIRT PICKUP (ID REQUIRED)

* Friday 5/01 46 PM at 106 Jackson St. Fishkill Ny 12524
* Race Day 5/02 830 AM at registration station

5K COURSE ROUTE: From St. Mary Church/School grounds -> south on Jackson St -> right on Weston Ave -> right on Wood Place -> left on Florence Ave -> right on Wellesley -> cross path to Wellesley Place W -> right on Wheaton Ave -> turnaround -> back on Wheaton Ave -> right on Thomas Ave -> turnaround near Geering Park (water stop) -> return on Thomas Ave -> finish

REGISTRATION FEES:

1K KIDS FUN RUN
$25 Regular Rate
$30 April 27th - Race Day

5K RUN & WALK
$35 Regular Rate
$40 April 27th- Race Day



_FREE YOGA SESSIONS_ :

* 8:30am-9:00am
* 9:00am - 9:30am
* 11:30am- 12:00pm

_EVENT SWAGS:_

* Register by 4/18 to receive a free 5K T-Shirt and commemorative award with registration !

_AWARD CEREMONY _:

* Participation awards given at finish line
* 12PM CEREMONY for award winners per age group

PACKET PICK UP INFO:

* 106 JACKSON ST. FISHKILL NY 12524
* FRIDAY, MAY 1 | 46 PM
* RACE DAY PICKUP: 830 AM
* All participants receive a bib
* T-shirts guaranteed for registrations before April 18
* Late registrations = shirts while supplies last
* Not registered yet? Stop by the St. Marys upper parking lot registration table to sign up and grab your bib.

PROPER BIB# PLACEMENT

* Place your Bib on your CHEST OR ABDOMEN FACING FRONT, Not on your side or your back!
The photos on RunSignUp will be easily searchable by your name or Bib# if your Bib# clearly shows in the photo. So please take your time to have your Bib# displayed for our photographers!

_SAFETY GUIDELINES:_

* ALL TRAFFIC WILL BE STOPPED DURING BOTH RACE STARTS. Police Department has approved the temporary closure of certain local roads; however, most roads will remain open to traffic during the event. For the safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators, we ask that you stay on the sidewalks as much as possible. Please exercise extreme caution at intersections and follow the instructions given by our volunteers. Your safety and the safety of our volunteers are our top priorities.

* Parents with small children, please ensure that your children remain on the sidewalks at all times. It is your responsibility to supervise your child.

_HYDRATION STATIONS:_

* Thomas Ave near Geering Park (midway through course)
* Near Finish Line

_POST SNACK STATION_ :

* We will have some post-race provisions (possibly bananas, bagels, granola bars, gold fish, bottles of water). Knives and paper napkins will be provided.