THE FREEDOM 5K & KIDS’ FUN RUN IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT TO
CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION.Take a break from the concrete as
this event is a 5k run that winds its way through the PICKERINGTON
High School North XC course. The 5K COURSE is an OHSAA CERTIFIED
5,000m course with varied terrain through woods and practice fields.
There is very little elevation change on the course. Over 1200m of the
course is run through wooded terrain.
The Central Ohio Regional Cross Country Championship is run on the
Pickerington North XC course. The start and finish area are located
within 100m of each other for a spectator-friendly viewing of the
race.
The run includes a Kids’ Fun Run in advance of the 5k event, so be
sure to bring the whole family!
DATE: Thursday, July 4, 2019
TIMES: Day of event registration: 7:15 am
KIDS’ FUN RUN: 8:00 am
ORTHONEURO FREEDOM 5K: 8:30 am
LOCATION: Pickerington High School North XC course located at 7800
Refugee Road.
PARKING: Parking is available at Pickerington High School North
located at 7800 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH 43147.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Kids’ Fun Run:
FREE! (Registration required in advance or at the event)
Freedom 5k: Please click Here for pricing, deadlines and to
register.
* * REMEMBER: You must register and pay by June 15 to receive a
Freedom 5k T-Shirt and apple pie! *
*REGISTER online Here. Please complete one online registration form
for each participant. Children participating in the free run must be
registered online and have the signature of a parent or guardian.
RACE NUMBER/SHIRT PICK-UP:
You can pick up your race number and shirt at the registration table
on Race Day just prior to the event.
KIDS’ FUN RUN:
Children and adults can participate in the FREE Fun Run. Participants
will be divided into two groups. Kids’ 5 and under will run a 100
yard dash and kids’ 6-9 will run a 1/4 mile course. T-Shirts will
not be available for participants in the Kids’ Fun Run; however, all
finishers will receive a ribbon!
Kids can enjoy activities like hula hoops, jump rope, and chalk
drawing before the run. There will be special appearances by some of
your favorite movie characters like the Paw Patrol, and Minnie and
Mickey Mouse. Both the Tiger and Panther mascots will also make an
appearance! All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
ROUTE:
The route for both events will take you through the Pickerington High
School North XC course. A copy of the course map can be seen by
clicking here
REFRESHMENTS AND POST RACE:
Light refreshments will be available for race participants at the
start and finish lines.
Results within minutes after the conclusion of the race via text
and/or email.
Each participant will receive a finisher medal with trophies awarded
to the Top 2 Women and Top 2 Men in each category.
Categories are 10 and under, 11-15, 16-35, 36-50 and 51 and over.
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