177.6K Virtual Freedom Run

Back by popular demand with limited registration timeframe. Don't miss this run challenge.

Patriots prepare to run your FREEDOM off! This year's Freedom Run has sweet swag and always a challenging good time!

1776 is remembered for our founding fathers and we will take our own signature [runs] to log 177.6 kilometers (110.35 miles) over a 33 day period. Hammer the gavel and sign-up for the virtual Freedom Run that pushes you to get miles and join the virtual, social camaraderie that runners across the nation partake in.

Run with your American swagger and prepare to bring Independence Day celebrations in style by challenging yourself with friends to complete 177.6 kilometers (110.35 miles) starting June 2 through July 5, 2023. Are you up to getting the miles? It averages out to about 3.45 miles per day. That's right, it's what this total distance averages out to be. You can get your total of 177.6K by any combination of walking/jogging/running from June 2 through July 5, 2023 (i.e. run 3 miles today, 7 miles the next, and off the following day). The experience of this virtual event is to challenge yourself and join the social camaraderie with other runners.

What's the swagger??? This year there is multiple options. Choose from either Goodr sunnies (red, white or blue options) or our stars and stripes trucker hat. With this race cost the swag is a steal of a deal! Also, get the add-on Chick'n Legs American Flag shorts! Don't miss out of this great swag that can be worn for all American holidays... Memorial day, Labor day, Veteran's day and everyday that you can be the loyal patriot to our lady liberty!

We will post on our social media pages and via email and social group runs that will help you gain miles if you live near Carrollton, GA! We want to offer gatherings to meet other runners and the community of great running spaces. At each run you can choose your distance. We encourage you to pick a distance and run FREE (without a watch or tracking device). Run to enjoy your surroundings, enjoy the company, and enjoy your FREEDOM!  Bring your children and pets. They are all welcome!
Group Run #1: Wednesday, June 7 - 5:30am is Global Running Day group one run kickoff! Meet at SoleRoots Running Co., 150 Maple Crossing, St 101, Carrollton
Route will start on Greenbelt towards UWG, turn into west entrance (1st entrance) of UWG, go around main campus loop, exit and turn right on Maple to go back to the store.

Group Run #2: Tuesday, June 13 - 5am Central High School Track, Carrollton GA
Bring a friend or two and join SoleRoots Run Coaches and community for the first open Summer Series Track Tuesday. FREE EVENT

Group Run #3: Saturday, June 24 - 7am SoleRoots Running Co., Carrollton, GA
Join the OnCloud Running Group run. The On Running Tech Rep will be at SoleRoots for a fun morning of running and chatting it up about On Cloud shoes.

Group Run #4: Saturday, July 1 - 6:30am Tanner Walking Loop next to Stewart House, South St, Carrollton GA
Meet here at sunrise! This is a great place to bring children and pets of all ages. This trail is shaved gravel and soft surface on a trail like terrain. 

Follow these easy directions...
Declaration #1: SIGN UP..... Now! Go ahead get that John Hancock signature ready. Bring your friends like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin to join in with all the virtual fun of running like never before. Don't forget those friends to keep the accountability going. 

Declaration #2: Add up your PURPOSEFUL running/walking daily mileage/kilometers with the user-friendly logging form. We don't want all the extra steps you had to make it to the bathroom or the mailbox. Just when you chose to lace up those tried and true shoes and purposefully run or walk. This event offers FREE easy logging through runsignup.

Declaration #3: You can track your progress with other athletes that log through the month and follow all the pictures and fun along the way to LIFE, LIBERTY, and THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS! 

Complete the challenge in style and add to your American swagger by celebrating The United States of 'Merica in true fashion.

***THIS EVENT DOES NOT OFFER MEDALS*** American values weren't founded by participation trophies... this virtual event is all about the challenge and celebration of FREEDOM! So, let it ring TRUE that we may offend some and if you want a medal find the virtual event that gives you the option :)

There will be a form that participants are provided to complete for each daily run to submit their mileage to show where they are on the leaderboard.