William R, Gaines Jr Freedom Run 5K
- Date Sat 28th December 2024
- Location Port Charlotte, Florida
- Price $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
The William R. Gaines Jr Freedom Run 5K is the perfect way to end 2024 on a high note! Taking place on December 28th, 2024 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, this family and dog-friendly event will start and end at the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park. All proceeds will go towards the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund, making it a great way to support our military and first responders. The 5K run will begin at 9 am, with packet pickup starting at 7:30 am. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that includes military memorials, athletic courts, a military-themed playground, and the Charlotte County Liberty Tree. Top runners in various age categories will receive dog tag-shaped medals, and all participants will receive military green Freedom Run T-shirts. To sign up and for more information, visit wrgainesjr.org/5K. Don't miss this opportunity to bring in the new year with a fun and meaningful run!
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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