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Description
Post 848 - 4th of July, Freedom 5k
Join us in celebrating our nation's independence by running a 5k in our city of San Jacinto.
This race will benefit the American Legion Post 848. Due to COVID-19 Post 848 has been left without the ability to raise funds.
To ensure social distancing and minimizing large groups, you will have 3 Days to run the racecourse on your own.
How the Race works:
- Step 1: Register for the event (You will have the option to create a team, join a team, or run on your own)
- Step 2: Download your custom race bib and share on social media
- Step 3: Recruit your friends and family to join (Use your referral code to receive a $5 refund for each person you get to join)
- Step 4: Start talking smack about who is going to win
- Step 5: July 3rd-5th, pick a time and date that works best for you, go run the course and record your time
- Step 6: Log into your RunSignup account and enter your results
- Step 7: Print out your Customized Certificate of Completion showing your time, place, and pace
After successfully registering, you will receive an email with a referral code to send to all of your friends and family.
Please remember to maintain social distancing. This race is offered over a period of 3 days to reduce the number of runners on the course at the same time.
Course Map
The course is 2 laps around the outside of Rancho Park.
Click here to view the Interactive Race Map
Running paths and roads will not be closed, and will remain open to the general public.
For your safety, when crossing any roads be sure to use the crosswalk, and wait for the light.
You may pause your watch while waiting to safely cross.
American Legion Post 848
The American Legion was established nearly 100 years ago in the wake of War I and as the last major pandemic ran rampant throughout the globe.
United States Veterans were in dire need of a community for support and comradery as they faced an ever-changing reality back at home living with the mental horrors and physical disabilities that war sustains.
Since its advent, The American Legion has lobbied tirelessly for G.I. benefits and has mobilized without hesitation when communities have faced challenges and disasters to different degrees. Indeed, the American Legion has not once hesitated across the nation to support disaster relief efforts even when our uniforms have been stowed away.
The discipline, the attention to detail, the honor, and the courage that veterans exude are indicative of the type of leadership all communities are appreciative of.
However, the time has come to respectfully ask our communities of Hemet and San Jacinto to unite and to support the American Legion Post 848 during this unprecedented time. It is true, the shutdown due to COVID-19 has left Post 848 without the ability to raise funds.
Moreover, with operating costs continuing to accrue (rent, utilities, perishables expired), Post 848 and the veterans that call it home are humbly requesting any and all assistance available by those able to lend a helping hand to the brave soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen that have once written the personal check payable up to and including life for this beautiful country we all enjoy to date.
Please join us in our campaign to support not only our post but also the apex of America: Veterans. For without these brave men and women, there would be no land of the free.
American Legion Video
Race T-Shirts
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FAQ
Q. Can I still register?
A. Yes! Join in anytime before July 5th
Q. Do I have to run or can I walk?
A. Run, walk, crawl, or roll. Just get 'er done.
Q. How do I enter my Results?
A. Enter your results in to RunSignUp. Click Here for Video
Q. How do I see the results?
A. Click on the RESULTS Tab
Q. How do I download my bib number to share on social media?
A. Click Here for a Video
Q. When does the Freedom 5k take place?
A. July 3rd-5th
Q. I'm going to be out of town, can I run the event sooner?
A. Yes, however, you can only submit your results starting July 3rd
Q: What is the deadline to submit my results?
A: Sure, why not! The goal is to make sure you are staying active.
Q. Do I have to run every mile?
A. Ahh No! Many of our participants (Like me) are walkers. Run, walk, crawl, or roll. Just get 'er done.
Q. How do you register for the Freedom 5k?
A. Click Here
Q. Can I compete Internationally?
A. Yes! We just ask for a nominal $14.99 for additional shipping charges if outside North America
Q. Are there shipping charges?
A. No - shipping is included!
Q. When will I receive my T-Shirt?
A. We plan on sending out in waves as people complete the course.
Q. When can I register until?
A. Anytime before the competition ends.
Q. Do I need a GPS watch/tracker or Strava? Will I need to show my watch or device for proof of running?
A: You can use one if you wish but we are on the honor system here. There are no additional awards given for running faster; just finish!
Q: Is there a Team Discount?
A: No
Q. How do I find out about the next Virtual Challenge?
A. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. @FinishedResults We are creating a series of events and will be reaching out on social media to get feedback from our participants
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