Freedom Classic 5k - Do it for the Donut
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Past event
Mundelein, Illinois
1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Freedom Classic 5K on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in beautiful Mundelein, Lake County! This festive race, celebrating its 45th year, invites participants to dress in red, white, and blue as they dash down Recreation Drive, taking in the scenic views of Loch Lomond and the Keith Mione Community Park. The professionally chip-timed course promises a fun experience for runners of all levels.
After crossing the finish line, participants can cool off in sprinklers while enjoying delicious patriotic donuts and refreshments. With a $100 cash prize for the overall male and female winners, plus medals for the top three finishers in each age group, the competition will be fierce! Kids can also join the fun with the FREE FIRECRACKER 1/2 mile Kids Race starting around 9 am, where every little racer will receive a freeze pop and medal. Make sure to register by June 1 to secure your race t-shirt and be part of this fantastic community celebration!
After crossing the finish line, participants can cool off in sprinklers while enjoying delicious patriotic donuts and refreshments. With a $100 cash prize for the overall male and female winners, plus medals for the top three finishers in each age group, the competition will be fierce! Kids can also join the fun with the FREE FIRECRACKER 1/2 mile Kids Race starting around 9 am, where every little racer will receive a freeze pop and medal. Make sure to register by June 1 to secure your race t-shirt and be part of this fantastic community celebration!
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Dress in red, white, and blue and jump-start your 4th in our 45th Freedom Classic 5K. Blast off down Recreation Drive and travel through scenic Loch Lomond and the Keith Mione Community Park in this professionally chip-timed course. Post-race, participants can cool off in our sprinklers. Grab a patriotic donut and refreshments to fuel up for the rest of your 4th of July engagements.
The first 400 racers will receive a race t-shirt. Register by June 1 to guarantee shirt size.
$100 cash award for 1st overall male and female finishers, as well as medals
for 1st–3rd place finishers in each age group.
Free FIRECRACKER 1/2 mile Kids Race (Ages 8 & Under) will begin at approximately 9 am. Race to the finish for firecracker freeze pop and medal.
No registration is required.
Pre-Packet Pickup: July 1–3 at the Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N Midlothian Rd. Packet Pickup will close at 12 pm on July 3.
Race Day Registration will be available at the Front Desk of the Dunbar Recreation Center from 6:30-7:45 am.
Cost:
Early bird Fee (before June 1): $35
Full Price after June 1–27: $45
Day of Price: $50
The first 400 racers will receive a race t-shirt. Register by June 1 to guarantee shirt size.
$100 cash award for 1st overall male and female finishers, as well as medals
for 1st–3rd place finishers in each age group.
Free FIRECRACKER 1/2 mile Kids Race (Ages 8 & Under) will begin at approximately 9 am. Race to the finish for firecracker freeze pop and medal.
No registration is required.
Pre-Packet Pickup: July 1–3 at the Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N Midlothian Rd. Packet Pickup will close at 12 pm on July 3.
Race Day Registration will be available at the Front Desk of the Dunbar Recreation Center from 6:30-7:45 am.
Cost:
Early bird Fee (before June 1): $35
Full Price after June 1–27: $45
Day of Price: $50
Location
1401 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL, USA
Freedom Classic 5k - Do it for the Donut
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