<h4><span style="color:rgb( 194 , 224 , 244 )"><strong>Run Free. Run Proud.</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 194 , 224 , 244 )"><strong>Celebrate America’s independence with the July 4th Freedom Run — where every stride honors liberty, courage, and the spirit of freedom.</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 194 , 224 , 244 )"><strong>Whether you walk, jog, or race your heart out, come together to move for what unites us all.</strong></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>Overview:</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!  </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><u>There&#39;s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!</u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. </span><br /></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><b><u>Timing:</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">- No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>What You Get (Swag Bag)</b></u><u><b>:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5><b></b><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">-<b> Running T-Shirt</b> (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><b>- Finisher&#39;s Towel or Giveaway</b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><b>- Finisher&#39;s Medal! </b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><b>- Digital Training Pack </b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">- <a style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/results/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Online Results &amp; Certificate of Completion</strong></a></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>- <a style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs</span></a></strong></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">- <b>We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional).</b> These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be <u>upgraded for just $5 more</u>. </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><b><u>Packet Pickup:</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">No hassle of picking up packets required!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">- Race bibs are provided on race day</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><b><u>When will I get my Swag?</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>Race Updates: </b></u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>Do you accept last minute registrations?</b> (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)</u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! </span></h5>
<h5> <br /><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: <a style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )" href="mailto:info&#64;thebestraces.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info&#64;thebestraces.com</a>)</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Wave A: 7:30AM</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Wave B: 8:00AM</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Wave C: 8:30AM</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Are there any other Questions we missed?</strong></span><br /><a style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/</a></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>Virtual Run Option:</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info&#64;thebestraces.com to receive your medal! </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>Race Bundle:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Sign-up for more races and get a discount! </span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><u><b>Sponsorships &amp; Promoting your Business:</b></u></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><b>If you&#39;re looking to become a sponsor, we&#39;d love showcase your business!</b></span><br /><span style="color:#3598db"><b><u><a style="color:#3598db" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebestraces.com/events</a></u></b></span></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><b><u>Team Glo Volunteers:</u></b></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><span style="color:rgb( 251 , 238 , 184 )">If you&#39;re interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here:</span> </span><b><span style="color:#3598db"><a style="color:#3598db" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/</u></a> </span></b></h5>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong>Be part of the Journey!</strong></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more &#64; <a style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )" href="https://www.thebestracesjourney.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.thebestracesjourney.com</a></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we&#39;ll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)</span></h5>

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