Freedom to Move Mile
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Andover, Massachusetts
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Freedom to Move Mile on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, in the beautiful town of Andover, Essex! This thrilling downhill mile race invites runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels to experience a fast-paced dash down Summer Street, finishing with a celebratory atmosphere in the Town Park. The event, inspired by the legacy of Sidney Mae Olson and organized by the Rainbow Fund, aims to create vibrant and active communities for children across Massachusetts.
Participants can choose from four exciting waves based on their estimated finish times, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to shine. Whether you're an elite runner aiming for a new personal record or a casual participant enjoying the fun, this event has something for everyone. After crossing the finish line, join the Rainbow Day Party with a Purpose to celebrate your achievement and support a great cause—helping to build a bike park for kids and encouraging active lifestyles. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful event that combines fitness and fun in a festive atmosphere!
Participants can choose from four exciting waves based on their estimated finish times, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to shine. Whether you're an elite runner aiming for a new personal record or a casual participant enjoying the fun, this event has something for everyone. After crossing the finish line, join the Rainbow Day Party with a Purpose to celebrate your achievement and support a great cause—helping to build a bike park for kids and encouraging active lifestyles. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful event that combines fitness and fun in a festive atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
Run, jog, or walk in our wicked fast downhill mile race then join the Rainbow Day Party with a Purpose in the Town Park.
Inspired by the legacy of Sidney Mae Olson, the Rainbow Fund is on a mission to make every Massachusetts community a place where kids are free to move. Your support will help our nonprofit to build a bike park for kids and continue our work.
The course starts at the top of Summer Street in Andover and runners will fly down Summer and make one turn left onto Whittier Street to finish in the Park. Celebrate that new PR with our Rainbow Day [https://www.therainbow.fund/rainbowday] party in the Park.
9:00 Wave 1: Elite wave - all runners with an estimated finish time under 6:00. Runners will be separated by expected finish time to allow faster runners to line up at the front.
9:02 Wave 2: Competitive wave - all runners with an estimated finish time 6:00-7:30. Runners will be separated by expected finish time to allow faster runners to line up at the front.
9:04 Wave 3: Citizen wave- all runners with an estimated time 7:30-10. Runners will be separated by expected finish time to allow faster runners to line up at the front.
9:06 Wave 4: Rainbow wave- all other runners and walkers. Runners with strollers and dogs will be asked to please start in this wave.
Please park at the finish area and use the walk to the start as your warmup. We love bikes and scooters but please leave those at the party in the park with our bike/scooter valet and run or walk the Freedom to Move mile.
Race course and more information on our website. [https://www.therainbow.fund/running]
Inspired by the legacy of Sidney Mae Olson, the Rainbow Fund is on a mission to make every Massachusetts community a place where kids are free to move. Your support will help our nonprofit to build a bike park for kids and continue our work.
The course starts at the top of Summer Street in Andover and runners will fly down Summer and make one turn left onto Whittier Street to finish in the Park. Celebrate that new PR with our Rainbow Day [https://www.therainbow.fund/rainbowday] party in the Park.
9:00 Wave 1: Elite wave - all runners with an estimated finish time under 6:00. Runners will be separated by expected finish time to allow faster runners to line up at the front.
9:02 Wave 2: Competitive wave - all runners with an estimated finish time 6:00-7:30. Runners will be separated by expected finish time to allow faster runners to line up at the front.
9:04 Wave 3: Citizen wave- all runners with an estimated time 7:30-10. Runners will be separated by expected finish time to allow faster runners to line up at the front.
9:06 Wave 4: Rainbow wave- all other runners and walkers. Runners with strollers and dogs will be asked to please start in this wave.
Please park at the finish area and use the walk to the start as your warmup. We love bikes and scooters but please leave those at the party in the park with our bike/scooter valet and run or walk the Freedom to Move mile.
Race course and more information on our website. [https://www.therainbow.fund/running]
Races
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Freedom to Move Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Freedom to Move Virtual Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
CLOSED
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