Freedom Fest - Colorado Day

  • Date Sat 2nd August 2025
  • Time 7:00AM MDT
  • Location Parker, Colorado
  • Price $48.95 - $75.45
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the inaugural Freedom Fest - Colorado Day on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in beautiful Parker, Douglas County! This vibrant celebration, hosted at Salisbury Equestrian Park, invites everyone to commemorate Colorado Day while raising funds to support our brave veterans. Participate in a fun-filled day featuring a 5K run, a 10K run, and a 15K ruck—perfect for all fitness levels!

As you run, walk, or ruck, you’ll enjoy the uplifting atmosphere with live music from the 80's sensation 6MDB and access to a fantastic beer garden. Every participant will receive an exclusive commemorative race shirt, with medals awarded for the 10K and 15K distances. Plus, bring your supporters along with a Buddy Pass for access to the festival fun! This event is not just about the race; it's about coming together as a community to empower our veterans. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate freedom, support our heroes, and create lasting memories—mark your calendar for Freedom Fest!

Organiser's Description

HOSTED BY COLORADO VETERANS PROJECT AT SALISBURY EQUESTRIAN PARK LOCATED IN PARKER, COLORADO

COLORADO VETERANS PROJECT INVITES EVERYONE TO COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE COLORADO DAY AND THE START TO THE 150TH YEAR AS A STATE. CELEBRATE COLORADO DAY (OBSERVED AUGUST 1ST) AND YOUR FREEDOM WHILE HELPING US RAISE MONEY FOR COLORADO VETERANS. SUPPORTING COLORADO VETERANS PROJECT MEANS YOU ARE SUPPORTING THE MISSON TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF VIBRANT CAREERS, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE STRIVE TO HELP THEM CONTINUE LIVING LIVES FULL OF PURPOSE AND FULFILLMENT.

THIS IS A FIRST EVER FREEDOM FEST BY COLORADO VETERANS PROJECT - JOIN US IN THIS ONE-TIME SUMMER CELEBRATION AND RUN/WALK/RUCK!

WALK/RUN/RUCK AND CELEBRATE - SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025

(FIND RUN ROUTES HERE: HTTPS://WWW.COLORADOVETERANSPROJECT.ORG/FF25RUNROUTES [https://www.coloradoveteransproject.org/ff25runroutes]

OUR 15K RUCK BY DEFAULT IS A IN MEMORY EVENT WORKING WITH MEMORIES OF HONOR [https://www.memoriesofhonor.org/], IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR LOVED ONE HONORED AND YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN OUR RUCK, PLEASE REGISTER THEM AT HTTPS://WWW.MEMORIESOFHONOR.ORG/REGISTER-A-HERO [https://www.memoriesofhonor.org/register-a-hero] THERE WILL BE A QUESTION AROUND GOLD STAR FAMILY IDENTIFICATION FOR RUNNER MATCH UP IF PREFERRED.

ALL OTHER RUNNERS CAN "CHOOSE" TO RUN IN MEMORIAM AND WILL NEED TO IDENTIFY THAT IN REGISTRATION.

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JOIN THE CELEBRATION FREEDOM FESTIVAL RUN/RUCK AND BE A FORCE FOR VETERANS. JOIN OUR CAUSE TO SHOW PRIDE IN OUR COUNTRY, CELEBRATE COLORADO AS A STATE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR VETERANS. RUN (OR WALK) OR RUCK THE DISTANCE YOU CHOOSE.

GET FEARLESSLY FESTIVE WHILE SUPPORTING A CAUSE FOR COLORADO VETERANS. AT ANY LEVEL YOULL EARN A COMMEMORATIVE AND EXCLUSIVE RACE SHIRT AND FOR THE 10K RUN OR 15K RUCK YOU WILL EARN A COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL.

IN ADDITION, YOUR RACE REGISTRATION GETS YOU ACCESS TO OUR FREEDOM FESTIVAL MUSIC ARENA AND BEER GARDEN, WITH ONE (1) COMPLIMENTARY DRINK TICKET AS PART OF YOUR RUN BIB. JOIN US AS WE HOST 80'S MUSICAL SENSATION 6MDB (6 MILLION DOLLAR BAND [https://www.6milliondollarband.com/])

RUN/WALK 5K | RUN 10K | 15K RUCK - ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT AND MEDAL

BUDDY PASS ADD ON:

HAVE SUPPORTERS THAT DON'T WANT TO RUN? YOUR TRIBE CAN SUPPORT BY PURCHASING A BUDDY PASS!! OPTION GRANTS YOUR SUPPORTERS ACCESS TO THE MUSIC ARENA AND BEER GARDEN AREA WITH YOU AFTER YOUR RUN. (DOES NOT INCLUDE A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK)

_BEER GARDEN AND MUSIC ARENA REQUIRE PAID ENTRY BUDDY PASS OR RUN BIB (5 YRS AND YOUNGER FREE WITH PD ADULT)_



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

0630 FREEDOM FEST 5K/10K/15K REGISTRATION OPENS
0730 15K RUCK STARTS
0730-0830 VENDOR SET-UP
0800 10K RUN START
0830 5K RUN START
0900 FESTIVAL (BOOTHS), FOOD TRUCKS, BEER GARDEN OPEN
1000 LIVE MUSIC STARTS **MUSIC / BEER GARDEN AREA REQUIRES PAID ENTRY BY RUN BIB OR BUDDY PASS**
1300 LAST CALL
1400 FESTIVAL CLOSES

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RUN/WALK OR RUCK BUT STILL WISH TO DONATE TO THE CAUSE, VISIT COLORADO VETERANS PROJECT DONATION PAGE: COLORADO VETERANS AT COLORADO GIVES [https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/ColoradoVeteransProject]



ABOUT COLORADO VETERANS PROJECT
WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HOSTS EVENTS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY WHERE VETERANS CREATE ECONOMIC VITALITY THROUGH CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS IN PURSUIT OF VIBRANT CAREERS, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO CONTINUE A MEANINGFUL LIFE FULL OF PURPOSE AND FULFILLMENT.

LEARN MORE ABOUT COLORADO VETERANS PROJECT [https://www.coloradoveteransproject.org]

Races

  • Freedom Fest 2025 - Colorado Day 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:45AM MDT)

    $48.95

    Map My Run Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6501388849/
  • Freedom Fest 2025 - Colorado Day 10K Run

    Incl. $4.85 Fee & T-Shirt & Medal

    Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:30AM MDT)

    $64.85

    MapMyRun Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6501392557/
  • Freedom Fest 2025 - Colorado Day 15K Ruck

    Incl. $5.45 Fee & T-Shirt & Medal

    Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:00AM MDT)

    $75.45

    Map My Run Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6501387790/

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11920 N Motsenbocker Rd, Parker, 80134, CO, United States

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