Location
Join us at the Charles Schwab campus in Lone Tree for the 6rd Annual Freedom 4-Miler! Our vendor expo area, stage, registration, port-o-lets and Start/Finish line will all be in the main parking lot area. FREE parking will be available.
Race Day Schedule
| 6:30 AM | Registration Opens |
| 7:45 AM | National Anthem, Opening Remarks |
| 8:00 AM | 4 Miler Starts |
| 8:15 AM | 1 Miler Starts |
| 9:30 AM | Finisher Awards Ceremony |
| 9:45 AM | Costume Contest |
Patriotic Costume Contest with CA$H Prize!
What better way to kick off Independence Day weekend than with the Freedom 4 Miler Patriotic Costume Contest?!
To be entered in the contest, simply don your MOST patriotic apparel, and fill out the required info at the event. Not sure what to wear? You can dress up in as simple as red, white, and blue clothing—or get as crazy as you want, as long as you’re still able to get around, of course! Think Captain America, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, bald eagles, Washington Crossing the Delaware, etc. The more goofy, fun, light-hearted, and patriotic— the BETTER!
The winner will receive a CASH PRIZE of $247, the age of our great nation as of July 4, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can dress up in as simple as red, white, and blue clothing—or get as crazy as you want, as long as you’re still able to get around, of course! If you want to compete in the Costume Contest, think Captain America, Uncle Sam, Washington Crossing the Delaware, etc. The more goofy, fun, light-hearted, and patriotic— the BETTER!
Unfortunately, we are not able to allow dogs for this race.
Yes, families with children are encouraged to sign up. Kids 12 and under get FREE entry (no T-shirt, timing bib, or medal).
Strollers are welcome, all of our courses will be on paved surfaces.
Yes, we will have Port-o-lets placed near the Start/Finish.
We will have water stations located along the route, as well as at the Finish line.
If you or someone else gets injured and needs help, please find a Volunteer, in a bright yellow shirt. We will have a golf cart and medical team on staff. We will also have First Aid kits available at the Start/Finish as well as at all Water Stations along the routes.
If you see that someone needs serious immediate help or needs an ambulance, please dial 911!
Safety & Rules
Sorry, dogs and other pets are not allowed for this race due to our location.
We try hard to make sure we have staff and volunteers available to guide participants throughout the course, but we urge everyone to be aware of their surroundings and look for fellow participants, route guides, route signage, and chalk arrows to avoid getting lost.
We urge everyone to carry a cell phone in the event that you or someone you see gets injured. If you or someone else gets injured and needs help, please find a Volunteer in a bright yellow shirt. We will have a golf cart and medical team on staff. We will also have First Aid kits available at the Start/Finish as well as at all Water Stations along the routes. If necessary, call 911!
Virtual Run Info & FAQs
Freedom 4-Miler Virtual Run
- Get RIDICULOUSLY patriotic and walk/run. Complete the virtual race any time between June 1 and July 4. Complete the distance you registered for, wherever you want!
- Submit your finish time via runsignup.com by July 4 at 11:59 PM Mountain time.
- Social Proof It! Post your run on social media and tag @FreedomFourMiler and/or @ColoradoVeteransProject event page and use the hashtag #Freedom4MilerVirtual
- Earn your spot on the leaderboard and view the results.
- Get your SWAG! Register by June 8th th and get your swag shipment in time for July 4th.
Frequently Asked Questions
Location
Anywhere! Your neighborhood, treadmill, trail, track. The possibilities are endless!
Date & Time
Anytime between June 1st and midnight on July 4th, Independence Day.
Course Type & Length
- You can choose between a 4-Mile and 1-Mile challenge, but you’ll be in charge of deciding on your own route. If you really want to get technical, we recommend using a phone app like MapMyRun, RunKeeper or Strava to track your distance, route, and time.
- Whether it’s treadmill, road, or trail, don’t forget about local social distancing guidelines!
Stroller Friendly?
Deck the little ones out in their most patriotic gear and get them in on the fun – Don’t forget about the virtual COSTUME CONTEST!
Dog Friendly?
Of course! Best dressed pup gets an award too!
Reporting
For tracking your distance and time, you can use whatever app or system that works best for you. All we need is the finish time. We use the honor system to verify results. To report finish time, go to runsiggnup.com and follow the prompts. Submit your info by July 4 at 11:59 PM Mountain time!
Results
View here to see how you stack up. Make sure you submit photos or videos of you completing your course. If you’d like it to be shared on social media, email info@coloradoveteransproject.org or visit the event page at facebook.com/freedom4milerCO/.
SWAG
For the virtual, you’ll earn a Finisher’s Medal, T-Shirt, and Race Bib. These will be shipped to the address provided on runsignup.com. Each registration raises funds to support local Veterans and Veteran Service Organizations.
Once registration is paid for, we cannot change your order. Buffs, medals & bibs will start arriving to early registrants by end of June. Registrations processed after June 15 will ship as detailed below. If your selected shirt size is out of stock, we will substitute for you.
SWAG Shipping Deadlines:
- Register by June 8: Shipment will arrive by end of July
- Last day to register for a T-shirt: is July 1 (shipment arrives after the holiday)
Note: Swag shipments may come separately.
Register to Earn Your:
★ Exclusively designed Race T-Shirt
★ Finisher’s Medal
★ Timing Bib
★ Free Unlimited Entries to Costume Contest
★ That great feeling knowing that your money is going to a GOOD cause!