Celebrate with us at our 36th annual Freedom Run 5K benefiting Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice in Evergreen.

Whether you walk, run, stroll, or cheer from the sidelines, the Freedom Run is a great way to kick off your Fourth of July. Plus the event doesn’t end at the finish line—after the race, participants and their families and friends are invited to enjoy refreshments, music, games and fun at Nick’s Pro Fitness.

The scenic 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) course follows gently rolling terrain through residential areas, beginning at Evergreen Middle School at 8:00 a.m.

Funds raised by the Freedom Run will help Mount Evans care for under insured or uninsured patients as well as support numerous services provided by Mount Evans, including grief counseling, transportation for patients to medical appointments, respite care for family caregivers, and Camp Comfort, a bereavement camp for children.

The Freedom Run supports Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice, which supports vital services to the mountain community.

Our mission it to support our mountain community by providing compassionate and experienced care during challenging times.

Pick Up T-Shirts, Bibs with Timing Tags on July 3rd or 4th

You have two options for picking up your t-shirt, race bib and timing chip:

• Stop by the Mount Evans office on July 3, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Get them at the start line on race day between 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.

Race and Arrival Time

The race begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. at Evergreen Middle School, 2059 Hiwan Dr., Evergreen. Be sure to allow time to park and walk to the start line. If you haven't picked up your t-shirt, bib and timing chip, you can do so at the start line. Onsite registration opens at 6:45 a.m.

To Reach the Start Line

From Denver, exit I-70 west onto Evergreen Parkway (Exite 252). Proceed on Hwy. 74 east 3.5 miles to Bergen Parkway (the fifth light from I-70). Turn left and volunteers will direct you to parking.

Parking and Shuttle Information

Please allow 20 to 30 minutes to walk to the start line from the parking area. After the race, free van transportation will be provided from the finish line back to the parking lot between 9 and 11 a.m.

Course

The scenic 5K (3.1-mile) course follows gently rolling terrain through residential areas, beginning at Evergreen Middle School and ending with a festive finish line at Nick’s Pro Fitness. Runners will start at 8 a.m., followed by walkers. In the interest of safety and fairness to competitive runners, strollers and leashed dogs will only be allowed at the back of the walk.

Post-Race Party

Race participants and their families and friends are invited to join the finish-line festivities at Nick’s Pro Fitness. Enjoy refreshments, music, prizes, and lots of clean mountain air! The party features fun activities for kids of all ages including a bounce house, face painting, balloon sculptures, games, music, and various vendors.

Age Categories for Awards

9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and Over