William R. Gaines Jr Veterans Memorial Park, Port Charlotte FL
Saturday, December 28th, 2024
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Date: December 28, 2024
- Location: William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park, 20414 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
- Proceeds: All proceeds will go toward the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund.
- Link to Register: Register Here
⏰ Race Details
- Start Time: 9 AM
- Packet Pickup: Starts at 7:30 AM on race morning.
- Registration: Race Day registration available ONLINE only. Must bring a phone to register. NO CASH.
- Course Description: The run begins at the sixty-foot American flag pole, surrounding memorials dedicated to our Military & First Responders.
🌟 Event Features
- Course Highlights: Pass athletic courts, a Military themed playground, and the Charlotte County Liberty Tree on the way to Port Charlotte Beach.
- Post-Race: Refreshments and announcements of winners by age category will follow the race.
- Swag: Runners receive military green Freedom Run t-shirts and dog tag shaped medals for top runners.
- Family-Friendly: A great opportunity for the whole family to participate and welcome the New Year.
☎️ Contact Information
- For More Info: Contact Michael Gaines at 813-785-6709
- Email: michael.gaines@wrgainesjr.org
- Family/Dog-Friendly: This event welcomes families and dogs!
- Refreshments: Fruit, energy bars, and water will be available after the run.
🗺️ Course Map
- Stay Safe: Please stay on the sidewalks as the streets will not be closed.
- View Course Map: Course Map
- Veterans Discount: Available for participants.
- Prize Information: Per USATF rules, gun time is used for determining prize money winners and time bonus recipients.
Starting Line Map
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