William R, Gaines Jr Freedom Run 5K
- Date Sat 28th December 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Port Charlotte, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the end of 2024 with a bang at the William R. Gaines Jr. Freedom Run 5K! This exhilarating event takes place on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the beautiful William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. Starting at 9 AM, runners will embark on a scenic 5K course that showcases memorials dedicated to our brave military and first responders, leading them past athletic courts and a military-themed playground.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to join this family-friendly event, which not only promotes fitness but also supports a great cause—proceeds will benefit the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund. Runners will receive stylish Freedom Run t-shirts and unique dog tag-shaped medals for top finishers in various age categories. After the race, enjoy refreshments, and cheer on the winners during the awards ceremony. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable morning filled with community spirit and celebration! For registration and more details, visit WRGAINESJR.ORG/5K.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to join this family-friendly event, which not only promotes fitness but also supports a great cause—proceeds will benefit the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund. Runners will receive stylish Freedom Run t-shirts and unique dog tag-shaped medals for top finishers in various age categories. After the race, enjoy refreshments, and cheer on the winners during the awards ceremony. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable morning filled with community spirit and celebration! For registration and more details, 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 AT:
CHARLIE FOXTROT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, FROM 5-6:30 DIRECTIONS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/QHvp9BBEd3UZZngc7]
PACKET-PICKUP RACE MORNING
@ 20414 EDGEWATER DR. IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952. STARTING AT 7:30AM
(ALL 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 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 CHANGED- TURN DOWN COLLEEN ST> CHARLOTTE BEACH PARK CLOSED
COURSE MAP [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/dFcfFiWj7V]
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 AT:
CHARLIE FOXTROT ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, FROM 5-6:30 DIRECTIONS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/QHvp9BBEd3UZZngc7]
PACKET-PICKUP RACE MORNING
@ 20414 EDGEWATER DR. IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952. STARTING AT 7:30AM
(ALL 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 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 CHANGED- TURN DOWN COLLEEN ST> CHARLOTTE BEACH PARK CLOSED
COURSE MAP [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/dFcfFiWj7V]
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
Races
-
William R, Gaines Jr Freedom Run 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th December 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
FUN 1 Mile-Ish Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th December 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
CLOSED
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