Freedom 5K - Friendswood
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VCG Freedom 5K / 1K at Stevenson Park, Friendswood TX
This event in Stevenson Park centers on a community run supporting Veteran College Grants, a nonprofit that provides educational grants and scholarships to veterans, spouses, and children. The start and finish are located near the park gazebo, and a farmers market will take place in the park the same day. Additional parking is available at Friendswood City Hall and the Stevenson Park swimming pool area.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1K (children run one lap inside the park track)
The 5K will be professionally chip timed by Run Houston Timing and will feature an inflatable start/finish arch and a visible digital race clock. Participants receive a custom finisher medal, an official race bib, and an ultra soft performance event shirt for the first 300 registered participants who selected a size. The event is stroller friendly, pet friendly, and walker friendly.
Awards include six overall and age category prizes spanning youth, masters, and open divisions. Additional on-site features listed for the day include a coffee station, community vendor canopies, a professional DJ and announcer, complimentary pizza for participants, and sponsors such as St. Arnold's Brewery and BMW. The event is described as family oriented and focused on raising funds for veteran educational support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
