Freedom Run
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Monday , July 4
6:30 am • Registration P . A . Walsh School
Angeline Madriaga will serenade us with the National Anthem just prior to the 7:45 am start of the Morgan Hill ’ s 4 th of July 1 mile run for children 11 years and younger . It will be followed by the 5K run / walk at 8 am .
This year the course will be a single loop for the 5K around the large block Peak , Dunne , Monterey , and Main . It is a very straight forward course with most of the course tree-lined and relatively flat , giving serious runners a chance for a “ PR ” or robust walk . This year the run is part of the grand prix circuit for the Pacific Association for USA Track & Field and custom trophies .
The two runs were designed so parents can run with their children in the one-mile event , peel off just before the finishing line , then go directly to the starting line of the 5K and have your children watch as you run . What a wonderful way to come together as a family by running together !
Since the course for the runs is the same as far as the parade , and since the people get settled in their vantage points along the sidewalk hours before the parade , the runners will be cheered on by some of the expected 50,000 spectators , making it unique for a small town run to have a cheering crowd .
These two running events will mark the beginning of the series of events held on July 4 th that include the parade and the end-of-the-day fireworks . The fireworks show will be returning to the soccer complex this year .
While the one-mile course route has seen designed for the children only , parents are welcome to run alongside but are not allowed to go through the finish line .
All children who participate in the one-mile run will receive a wrist band as well as a tee shirt , and the top three in each age group will receive a medal . The first boy and girl winners of the race will win a trophy and be invited to hop on a vintage car and be a part of the parade that follows the run .
The 5K walkers and runners will take off at 8 am . If the dog needs some exercise prior to the parade , have a short leash and we won ’ t charge you extra . “ We ’ ve had an Olympic runner compete in the 5K , but many people participate for the social aspect .” Race Director , Charles Weston said . “ If you don ’ t think you are going to be the winner of the run , try putting on a costume and you might see yourself in the newspaper .”
The top winners of the 5K and 1 mile children ’ s run will also be invited to ride in a vintage car and be a part of the parade that follows after the run .
Both runs are intended to be fun , get you going for a full days ’ worth of activities , and instill some pride in being fit enough to participate .
The race proceeds go directly to the non-profit , family oriented Freedom Fest series of events for the Morgan Hill 4th of July experience . Your fee helps pay for the fireworks !
Registration for the run can be accomplished by downloading the entry form from the Freedom Fest website , MHFreedomFest . com or by registering online at SVEtiming . com . Registration forms can be dropped off before 4 pm at Weston Miles Architects located at 17500 Depot Street # 120 in Morgan Hill until June 26 th . There are discounts for pre-registration
Competitive , you bet . You will compete with runners in the PA / USTFA grand prix circuit which consists of some of the fastest runners in Northern California .
Cool Awards , you bet . Custom wood awards made by local millworkers , Mission Bell .
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