Freedom Fest - Colorado Day
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 7:30AM MDT
- Location Parker, Colorado
- Price $38.35 - $59.55
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a spectacular day of celebration at the Freedom Fest - Colorado Day event on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Parker, Douglas County! This exciting festival invites everyone to come together to honor Colorado Day while supporting our brave veterans. Participants can choose to run or walk in a 5K, a 10K, or take on the challenge of a 15K Ruck. Each registered runner will not only receive a commemorative race shirt and medal but also gain access to the vibrant music arena and beer garden, complete with a complimentary drink ticket!
The festivities kick off bright and early with registration opening at 6:30 AM. The 15K Ruck starts at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K runs at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, respectively. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks and live music throughout the day, featuring the 80's sensation 6MDB. This inaugural Freedom Fest is more than just a race; it’s a chance to show pride in our country and actively support the Colorado Veterans Project’s mission to empower veterans and transitioning service members. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, excitement, and purpose!
The festivities kick off bright and early with registration opening at 6:30 AM. The 15K Ruck starts at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K runs at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, respectively. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks and live music throughout the day, featuring the 80's sensation 6MDB. This inaugural Freedom Fest is more than just a race; it’s a chance to show pride in our country and actively support the Colorado Veterans Project’s mission to empower veterans and transitioning service members. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, excitement, and purpose!
Organiser's Description
ATTENTION REGISTERED RUNNERS:
PACKET PICK UP - FRIDAY 8/1/25 FROM 4PM-6PM @ SALISBURY EQUESTRIAN PARK OR SATURDAY 7AM AT REGISTRATION CHECK IN
*****_NEW PRICING ****_ (ALL RUN REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE ENTRANCE TO MUSIC AND BEER GARDEN)
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 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
15K RUCK WEIGHT (25LBS) - CAN BE WEIGHTS OR OUR PREFERENCE IS NON-PERISHABLE FOOD THAT IS BEING DONATED TO HOMELESS VETERANS THROUGH OUR PARTNER FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES.
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]
*PLEASE NOTE OUR NO REFUND POLICY HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/182730/RefundPolicy]
PACKET PICK UP - FRIDAY 8/1/25 FROM 4PM-6PM @ SALISBURY EQUESTRIAN PARK OR SATURDAY 7AM AT REGISTRATION CHECK IN
*****_NEW PRICING ****_ (ALL RUN REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE ENTRANCE TO MUSIC AND BEER GARDEN)
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.
STARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTARSTAR
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 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
15K RUCK WEIGHT (25LBS) - CAN BE WEIGHTS OR OUR PREFERENCE IS NON-PERISHABLE FOOD THAT IS BEING DONATED TO HOMELESS VETERANS THROUGH OUR PARTNER FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES.
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]
*PLEASE NOTE OUR NO REFUND POLICY HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/182730/RefundPolicy]
Races
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Freedom Fest 2025 - Colorado Day 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt & Medal
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:30AM MDT)
$38.35
CLOSEDMap My Run Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6501388849/ -
Freedom Fest 2025 - Colorado Day 10K Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt & Medal
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM MDT)
$48.95
CLOSEDMapMyRun Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6501392557/ -
Freedom Fest 2025 - Colorado Day 15K Ruck
Incl. $4.55 Fee & T-Shirt & Medal
Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:30AM MDT)
$59.55
CLOSEDMap My Run Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6501387790/
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