Memorial Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX

  • Date Sat 24th May 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EST
  • Location Phoenix, Arizona
  • Price $32.80 - $48.70
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Marathon, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Memorial Day Freedom Run in Phoenix, Maricopa on Saturday, May 24, 2025! This vibrant event invites runners of all ages and paces to participate in a 5K, 10K, or half marathon (13.1 miles), honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom. Experience the powerful spirit of remembrance as you run solo or alongside friends and family, making every mile a tribute to their courage.

With scenic routes and a supportive community atmosphere, the Memorial Day Freedom Run is more than just a raceโ€”it's a meaningful opportunity to celebrate freedom while staying active. Participants will receive a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, and a medal to commemorate their achievement. Whether you choose to run in person or opt for the virtual run option, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Don't miss outโ€”sign up now and be part of a wonderful celebration that honors our heroes and promotes fitness!

Organiser's Description

HONOR, REMEMBER, AND RUN FOR FREEDOM THIS MEMORIAL DAY, JOIN US FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY FREEDOM RUN - A SPECIAL EVENT THAT COMBINES A RUN WITH THE POWERFUL SPIRIT OF REMEMBRANCE. WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING SOLO OR WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, THIS EVENT HONORS THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SACRIFICED FOR OUR FREEDOM.

EVERY MILE YOU COMPLETE IS A TRIBUTE TO THEIR COURAGE AND SERVICE. WITH SCENIC ROUTES, MOTIVATING CHALLENGES, AND A COMMUNITY UNITED IN PURPOSE, THE MEMORIAL DAY FREEDOM RUN IS MORE THAN JUST A RACE - IT'S A MEANINGFUL WAY TO PAY RESPECT WHILE STAYING ACTIVE.

SIGN UP TODAY TO CELEBRATE FREEDOM, REMEMBER OUR HEROES, AND RUN FOR A CAUSE THAT MATTERS. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE THIS MEMORIAL DAY UNFORGETTABLE.



OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT THEY FILL UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION OR WAIT LIST.

THIS IS A SMALLER, PRIVATE GROUP RUN WITH A CAP PER WAVE.

ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) ARE WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, THIS IS A PURE RUN WITH OUR COORDINATORS TO SUPPORT YOU IN A WARM, STRESS-FREE SETTING!

WHEN YOU SIGN-UP, WE GIVE YOU THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND FITNESS. WE ALSO INVITE YOU TO BE PART OF OUR LOCAL RUN CLUBS THAT SUPPORTS YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY.

TIMING:

- TIMING IS OPTIONAL: YOU MAY TRACK YOUR TIME ON AN APP (STRAVA, RUNKEEPER, NIKE RUN, ETC) AND SUBMIT YOUR TIMES WITH OUR EASY FORM TO BE POSTED ONLINE. OR YOU CAN ASK OUR COORDINATORS TO HELP KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TIME.

- NO TIMING CHIPS (THIS IS A STRESS FREE RUN TO SUPPORT YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS)!

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- RUNNING T-SHIRT (SHIPPED TO THE ADDRESS YOU REGISTER WITH - US ONLY)

- FINISHER'S TOWEL OR GIVEAWAY

- FINISHER'S MEDAL!

- DIGITAL TRAINING PACK

- ONLINE RESULTS & CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION [https://www.thebestraces.com/results/]

- INVITATION TO JOIN ONE OF OUR LOCAL RUNNING CLUBS [https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/]

- WE NOW HAVE TECHNICAL RUNNING SHIRTS (OPTIONAL). THESE LIGHTWEIGHT, MOISTURE WICKING SHIRTS CAN BE UPGRADED FOR JUST $5 MORE.

PACKET PICKUP:

NO HASSLE OF PICKING UP PACKETS REQUIRED!

-SWAG SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE YOUR FULL, CORRECT US MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER AND CHECK SPELLING)

- RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS THE WEEK OF YOUR RACE.

RACE UPDATES:

WE WILL EMAIL YOU A FINAL UPDATE THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE RACE WITH FINAL DETAILS AND COURSE MAPS.

DO YOU ACCEPT LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS? (FOR THOSE SIGNING UP 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE RACE)

YES, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR US TO SHIP YOUR SHIRT. YOUR SHIRT WILL LIKELY ARRIVE AFTER THE RUN. YOU CAN WEAR ANY SHIRT YOU FIND APPROPRIATE TO RUN THE RACE!


WAVE TIMES: (EMAIL US YOUR DESIRED WAVE TIME: [email protected])
(WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS)
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:00AM
WAVE C: 8:30AM

LATE RUNNERS CAN RUN UPON ARRIVAL (PLEASE NOTE OUR COORDINATORS STAY 3 HOURS AFTER THE FIRST WAVE)

ARE THERE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS WE MISSED?
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/FAQ/ [https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/]

VIRTUAL RUN OPTION:
- OUR VIRTUAL RUN UNIQUELY OFFERS A TRAINING PACK WITH DIGITAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUR RUN.

VIRTUAL RUNS CAN BE DONE ANY TIME AND PLACE OF YOUR CHOOSING USING ANY TRACKING DEVICE (OPTIONAL). AFTER YOU FINISH, YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS TO [email protected] TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL!

RACE BUNDLE:

SIGN-UP FOR MORE RACES AND GET A DISCOUNT!

SPONSORSHIPS & PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS [https://www.thebestraces.com/events]



TEAM GLO VOLUNTEERS:

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN HELPING PUT ON RUNS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/VOLUNTEER-FORM/ [https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/]



BE PART OF THE JOURNEY!

OUR CHARITY INITIATIVES. FIND OUT MORE @ WWW.THEBESTRACESJOURNEY.COM [https://www.thebestracesjourney.com]
KEEP RUNNING. EVERY MILE YOU LOG AFTER THE RACE, WE'LL DONATE $1 TO ONE OF THE CHARITIES WE WORK WITH! (NOTE THAT FUNDRAISING IS OPTIONAL)

Races

  • 5K Registration

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Running Shirt + Packet

    Sat 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $40.22

  • 10K Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & Running Shirt + Packet

    Sat 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $45.52

  • 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Running Shirt + Packet

    Sat 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Virtual Run Registration

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Virtual Packet (5K/10K/13.1)

    $40.22

  • Family 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

  • 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $32.80

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Location

G.R. Herberger Park (Course Map will be emailed), Phoenix, 85018, AZ, United States

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