William R, Gaines Jr Freedom Run 5K
- Date Sat 28th December 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Port Charlotte, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the new year with an invigorating run at the William R. Gaines Jr. Freedom Run 5K! Scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2024, this exciting event takes place at the picturesque William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. The race starts at 9 AM, with packet pickup beginning at 7:30 AM on race day. Runners will experience a scenic route as they navigate past memorials dedicated to our brave military and first responders, culminating in a refreshing finish back at the park.
This family and dog-friendly event is not just about running; it's a celebration of freedom and community spirit! Participants will receive exclusive military green Freedom Run t-shirts, and top finishers in various age categories will earn unique dog tag-shaped medals. Plus, all proceeds go to the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund, making your participation even more meaningful. Join us for a memorable day filled with camaraderie, refreshments, and the thrill of racing—let's leave 2024 in the dust together! For more information and to sign up, visit WRGAINESJR.ORG/5K.
This family and dog-friendly event is not just about running; it's a celebration of freedom and community spirit! Participants will receive exclusive military green Freedom Run t-shirts, and top finishers in various age categories will earn unique dog tag-shaped medals. Plus, all proceeds go to the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund, making your participation even more meaningful. Join us for a memorable day filled with camaraderie, refreshments, and the thrill of racing—let's leave 2024 in the dust together! For more information and to sign up, visit WRGAINESJR.ORG/5K.
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE LAST 5K'S OF THE YEAR AND LET'S LEAVE 2024 IN THE DUST! THE RACE WILL START AND END AT THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND.
9AM START TIME
THE 5K FREEDOM RUN AT THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9 A.M. ON DECEMBER 28, 2024.
THE PARK IS LOCATED AT 20414 EDGEWATER DR. IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952.
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE RACE MORNING STARTING AT 7:30AM
(RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN ONLINE. YOU MUST BRING A PHONE TO REGISTER.) NO CASH
THE RUN WILL START IN THE PARK BEGINNING AT THE SIXTY FOOT AMERICAN FLAG POLE. ATTENDEES WILL BE SURROUNDED BY MEMORIALS DEDICATED TO OUR MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS, AND A GOLD STAR FAMILIES MARKER. RUNNERS WILL MAKE THEIR WAY PAST ATHLETIC COURTS, AS WELL AS A MILITARY THEMED PLAYGROUND AND THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY LIBERTY TREE, ON THEIR WAY TO THE SCENIC PORT CHARLOTTE
BEACH. THE RUNNERS WILL FOLLOW THEIR WAY BACK TO THE PARK FOR REFRESHMENTS AND THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD WINNERS BY AGE CATEGORY.
THIS IS A CHANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR. RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE MILITARY GREEN FREEDOM RUN T-SHIRTS, AND DOG TAG SHAPED MEDALS FOR THE TOP RUNNERS IN VARIOUS AGE CATEGORIES.
TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT WRGAINESJR.ORG/5K.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL GAINES AT 813-785-6709 OR
[email protected].
FAMILY/DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT.
FRUIT, ENERGY BARS, WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RUN.
VIEW THE COURSE MAP PLEASE STAY ON THE SIDEWALKS AS THE STREETS WILL NOT BE CLOSED.
COURSE MAP [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/nnFkZxSZVs]
VETERANS DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE
Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group
9AM START TIME
THE 5K FREEDOM RUN AT THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9 A.M. ON DECEMBER 28, 2024.
THE PARK IS LOCATED AT 20414 EDGEWATER DR. IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952.
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE RACE MORNING STARTING AT 7:30AM
(RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN ONLINE. YOU MUST BRING A PHONE TO REGISTER.) NO CASH
THE RUN WILL START IN THE PARK BEGINNING AT THE SIXTY FOOT AMERICAN FLAG POLE. ATTENDEES WILL BE SURROUNDED BY MEMORIALS DEDICATED TO OUR MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS, AND A GOLD STAR FAMILIES MARKER. RUNNERS WILL MAKE THEIR WAY PAST ATHLETIC COURTS, AS WELL AS A MILITARY THEMED PLAYGROUND AND THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY LIBERTY TREE, ON THEIR WAY TO THE SCENIC PORT CHARLOTTE
BEACH. THE RUNNERS WILL FOLLOW THEIR WAY BACK TO THE PARK FOR REFRESHMENTS AND THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD WINNERS BY AGE CATEGORY.
THIS IS A CHANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR. RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE MILITARY GREEN FREEDOM RUN T-SHIRTS, AND DOG TAG SHAPED MEDALS FOR THE TOP RUNNERS IN VARIOUS AGE CATEGORIES.
TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT WRGAINESJR.ORG/5K.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL GAINES AT 813-785-6709 OR
[email protected].
FAMILY/DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT.
FRUIT, ENERGY BARS, WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RUN.
VIEW THE COURSE MAP PLEASE STAY ON THE SIDEWALKS AS THE STREETS WILL NOT BE CLOSED.
COURSE MAP [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/nnFkZxSZVs]
VETERANS DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE
Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group
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