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Freedom 5K Fun Run – 9th Annual Run for the Wreath
July 4 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every year that begins at 8:00 am on day 4 of July, repeating indefinitely
Join us on July 4th for our Annual Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath Fun Run at Heritage Park. There will be prizes for the best costumes. Make it a day and stay for the annual Carson Valley Pops in the Park Patriotic concert presented by the Town of Gardnerville at 11am Bring out the whole family and don’t forget to tell all your friends!
Main Street Gardnerville has partnered with Wreath’s Across America to honor all 225 Military Veterans laid to rest at Garden Cemetery. This year $5.00 from every registration will go towards purchasing a wreath for these Veterans.
Pre-Registration Fees:
Runners: 10 & Under FREE
Runners: 11 & Up: $25.00
Runners: Military / Veterans: $20.00
Runners: 10 & Under FREE
Runners: 11 & Up: $25.00
Runners: Military / Veterans: $20.00
Virtual Race: $15.00
Day of Event: $35.00 per runner
To Register Online click on the link below:
https://runsignup.com/…/Gardnerville/Freedom5KFunRun2021
https://runsignup.com/…/Gardnerville/Freedom5KFunRun2021
Registration Begins at 7:00am
Location: The run will start and finish at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on the Ezell Street side of the park. (1447 Courthouse Alley)
Race Begins at 8:00am… RAIN or SHINE!
We recommend all walkers stay to the middle of the pack and those with strollers or leashed dogs at the back to allow runners the space they need for a good run without obstacles. Thank you.
Dogs are welcome to join the fun, please make sure they are not aggressive, are current on their vaccinations, and are child/dog friendly. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND WILL BE POSITIONED AT THE BACK OF THE STARTING PACK.
PRIZE BREAKDOWN: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers will receive a trophy. All participants will receive running medals.
Thank you for your support!
Additional wreaths may be purchased online at:
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/…/159665/Overview/…
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/…/159665/Overview/…
Events after the 5K Fun Run: (Heritage Park)
no-host food by Blanhir Bakery
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra concert starts at 11:30am.
no-host food by Blanhir Bakery
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra concert starts at 11:30am.