Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 TAMPA
About the race
Celebrate this Veterans Day with our annual Freedom Run, a 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon. Whether you're running for a personal best or walking with friends and family, let's move together in deep gratitude for the brave Veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom.
We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. You'll get the warmth of a hometown event.
What you get (swag bag)
- Running T-shirt (shipped to your address, US only)
- Finisher's medal
- Virtual training run (emailed to you a month before your run)
- Online results and certificate of completion
- Invitation to join a local running club
Timing
Timing is optional. Track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar, then submit it through our online form to get posted. Or ask a coordinator to help time you.
There are no timing chips. This is about progress, not pressure.
Packet pickup
There is no packet pickup. Your swag ships straight to your door, so there are no lines. Double-check your full US mailing address, including apartment number, when you register, as your shirt is sent to this address. Race bibs are handed out on race day.
When my swag arrives
Your shirt will arrive at your mailing address the week of your race.
Signing up within 2 weeks of the race
Shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. Wear whatever you like and come run with us anyway.
Course map and details
We'll send final participant info by the Wednesday before race day, with all the details and course maps.
Wave times
Once you've registered, use your confirmation number to reserve a wave.
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
Running late? Jump in when you arrive. Our coordinators stay on-site for 3 hours after the first wave. Times may change depending on the season, so check your participant info email.
Virtual run option
Prefer to run on your own time? Our virtual run includes a digital training pack to keep you on track. Run it whenever and wherever, with any tracking device you like (optional), then send your results to [email protected] to claim your medal.
Charity initiatives
We can help you fundraise at no cost to you if your mission helps people around the world.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Location
City insight: Bradenton
Bradenton is a city and the county seat of Manatee County, Florida, USA, and a principal city in the Sarasota metropolitan area. It sits along the Manatee River, with the Bradenton Riverwalk and the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature downtown. Winters are mild and summers are hot and humid, so late autumn through spring is the best time to race.
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