Click here to register online for the 2009 Freedom Run

The Freedom Run 5K, held every July 4th, started in 1982 when 686 people turned out for the event. The race has become an annual tradition for the mountain area, drawing over 1,100 participants in 2008.

Funds raised by the Freedom Run will help Mt. Evans care for underinsured and uninsured patients as well as support numerous services including grief counseling, transportation for patients to medical appointments, respite care for family caregivers, and Camp Comfort, a bereavement camp for children.

Event Information
Date:Saturday, July 4, 2009
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Starting Line: Evergreen Middle School

Registration Fee
Now through July 3: $25 for adults; $12 for children 14 and under

Late Registration
July 4, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Evergreen Middle School: $30 for adults; $15 for children

Race and Arrival Time
The race begins promptly at 8 a.m. Please plan to arrive at least 45 minutes early to allow time to park, walk to the start line, and pick up your timing chip. (Arrive 90 minutes early if you're doing last-minute registration or picking up your t-shirt and race bib.)

To Reach the Start Line
From Denver, exit I-70 west onto Evergreen Parkway (Exit 252). Proceed on Hwy. 74 east 3.5 miles to Bergen Parkway (the fifth light from I-70). Turn left and volunteers will direct you to parking and the start line.

Parking and Shuttle Information
Parking is available near the start line. After the race, free van transportation will be provided from the finish line back to the parking area from 9 to 11 a.m.

Course Description
This scenic 5K (3.1 miles) course follows gently rolling terrain through residential areas, beginning at Evergreen Middle School and ending at Nick's Pro Fitness. Runners will start at 8 a.m.—followed by racewalkers who elect to be monitored by USATF-certified racewalk judges—and then participants in the fitness walk. In the interest of safety and fairness to competitive runners, well-behaved dogs and strollers will only be allowed at the back of the fitness walk.

Chip Timing
Timing chips will be assigned at the starting line. Be sure to return your chip at the end of the race. Participants will be charged for any chips not returned.

Free Child Care
Child care will be provided from 7 to 10 a.m. at Nick's Pro Fitness. Space is limited; call 303-674-6400 or email info@mtevans.org to make a reservation.

Post-Race Party
Race participants and their families and friends are invited to join the finish-line festivities at Nick's Pro Fitness. Enjoy great refreshments, music, prizes, and lots of clean mountain air! Take advantage of other club facilities, including the showers. Snack tickets for family and friends will be available for $2 each at the finish line. Complimentary sports massages courtesy of Colorado School of Healing Arts will also be available.

Awards and Race Results
Immediately following the race, beautiful collectible coin sets will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in both the run and walk. Then, the top three male and female finishers of the run and walk in each age group listed below will be given medals, and all kids 14 and under will receive ribbons. Complete results will be posted at www.racingunderground.com by July 5.

Age Categories

Course Records

For More Information
Call Mt. Evans Hospice at 303-674-6400 or email info@mtevans.org.

Click here to register online for the 2009 Freedom Run

Thanks to the following major sponsors of the 27th annual Freedom Run:

Ades Design Builders
Scripps, Taylor & Associates, PC
Bank of the West
Susan A. Stearns - Attorney at Law
Windom Mortgage
The Ponzio Family
Rising Graphics & Printing
Sprung Construction
Evergreen Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs of Clear Creek, Conifer, Evergreen, and Mountain Foothills