Freedom Run 5K

Registration Course Divisions
Volunteers Kids Fun Run Results 

 Hartford Courant Freedom Run

 

Saturday
November 13, 2010
Start Time:  9:00 a.m.

CONNECTICUT GUARDIANS OF FREEDOM RUN & WALK

sponsored by The Hartford Courant

2008 Freedom Run - Race Start 

Downtown Hartford 5K course,
great volunteer support, and a spectacular finish inside the State Armory. 
This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages. 
Plus, special military divisions for Army, Air, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard and a Fun Run for Kids.
Come catch the spirit and pageantry of this special event

Proceeds benefit the Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc.  

Check presented to CNGF representatives by Beth Shluger, Race Director

Online Registration
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Online registration will close on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11 a.m.

Race day registration is available.  See Alternate Ways to Register below for details.

 

Super Savings
until Oct 16

Standard Fee
Oct 17 - Nov. 9

Late Fee
Nov 10 - Race Day
Adult

 $23

$28 

$30

Student (22 & under)

 $18

$23

$25
Little Guards (ages 2 - 11)

$10

$10

$10


Online Registration Problems:
If you are having trouble registering online and need immediate assistance, you may contact Active.com customer support directly by phone, 877-228-4881 option 2, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.   Or, you may send an email to registration@hartfordmarathon.com and a staff person will provide assistance by reply email.  
 
Alternate Ways to Register

    
Mail/Fax:  (no confirmation is sent if entry is mailed or faxed)

The 2010 Multi-Event Entry PDF Form is available on the Printable Forms page.

DEADLINE FOR FREEDOM RUN/WALK - Print, complete and mail or fax according to instructions on the form. Payment may be made by credit card or check (made payable to HMF). Paper copies must by postmarked or faxed by - Saturday, November 6, 2010.

In Person Registration and Packet Pickup:
(including shirt, race bib, timing chip and goodie bag):

Race Day Only - Saturday, November 13:  8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
State Armory, Broad Street, Hartford

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Waiver - Running Events

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Final Race Information

Runners following Color Guard to Start Line
  • Parking is free and located across the street from the Armory in the open lot at the corner of Broad Street and Capitol Avenue. 
  • Prerace registration and packet pickup is located inside the State Armory entrance on Broad Street (across from the Hartford Courant). 
  • Runners will gather inside the Armory and follow the Color Guard to the Start Line.
Course Informations

Map -  A downtown Hartford 5K course. 

View weather conditions at Fox 61 Weather

Kids Fun Run

The Freedom Run is a family event.  Little Guards (children ages 2 - 11) can register in advance or on Race Day for $10.  All Little Guards receive a t-shirt and finishers medal.  

The Kids Fun Run will begin immediately following the 5K at (add 45 minutes to race start time). Parents are encouraged to assist with the operation of the kids' event.

Several distances will be offered including 50 yds., 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile and 1-mile.  Kids will be placed in appropriate distance group according to their age and ability.  Kids race course is run completely on sidewalks behind the Armory and in Bushnell Park. 

Directions & Parking

The State Armory is located at 360 Broad Street in Hartford adjacent to the Legislative Office Building (LOB). 

Parking is free and located across the street from the Armory in the open lot at the corner of Broad Street and Capitol Avenue.

   
Local Hotels

Please visit www.enjoyhartford.com for Hartford hotels and visitor information.   

Volunteers

Invite your own fans to come, cheer and help us at the race.  Volunteers are always needed at every event.  All volunteers receive an official race t-shirt, refreshments and great times! 

Three ways to sign up to volunteer:

  1. Go to the Volunteer Page to register online now. 
  2. Call the race office at 860.652.8866 to register your volunteers.
  3. Or send an email to our Events Volunteer Coordinator.

Timing & Awards
Winning Time chip is worn on Velcro strap on the ankle and will be distributed at packet pick-up. Chip must be returned at the finish line. $30 fee for unreturned chip.

CATEGORIES:

  • Open Division (Male & Female)
    (5 year age groups from 10 - 80+)
  • Military Branch Division
    (Coast Guard, Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy)
143rd MP Company at Freedom Run

AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO:

  • Top three overall male and female finishers
    Top finishers in each Military Branch Division
  • Top three male and female finishers in open age groups

No "double dipping"  

Results
Two 1st Place Age Group Winners with American Apple Pie Prizes

Congratulations to the 328 finishers in the 2009 Freedom Run.
Anthony Gonsalves came in first in the Men's Division in an amazing time of 16:46. 
Tessa Mah was first in the Women's Division with 20:53.

Efforts will be made to post the results in this section by 5 p.m. on race day.
Results are also posted at www.coolrunning.com

If you think there's an error with your results, please email events@hartfordmarathon.com within 48 hours of the race. 

 Sponsors
Dermatone


  Still have questions?
Contact info@hartfordmarathon.com or call 860.652.8866
 

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