Trinity Freedom Run
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Freedom Run Presented by UnityPoint Health
The Freedom Run Presented by UnityPoint Health is a military themed community running event in East Moline, Illinois. The event includes multiple race options and family activities, and its proceeds have benefited the Trinity Veteran's Outreach Program, the AUSA, and USO Rock Island programs and services for military and military families in the Quad Cities.
The event features visible military elements along the course, including an authentic Civil War cannon used to start the race, a WWII Army jeep as a pace vehicle, various military vehicles, more than 100 American flags along the route, military themed T shirts for participants, soldier statue trophies, and dog-tag style medals placed by soldiers at the finish.
Course and race notes:
- 5K Run/Walk with one hill made of two gradual inclines and a long downhill before the finish; route passes St Anne Church, Hillcrest School, Mitchell Park neighborhoods, Ridgewood School, then back downtown.
- Tyson Double-Time Loop (5.8 miles); same route as the 5K with two loops. Participants must reach the 3 mile marker by 33 minutes or volunteers will route them to finish the 5K.
- 1 Mile Run/Walk; very flat out-and-back on 15th Avenue.
- IHMVCU Brigade Kids Races.
- Ground Pounder Fun Run; kid friendly obstacle course, not timed, participants receive a shirt at packet pick up and dog tags at the finish.
- M.I.A Division for remote supporters who receive a packet and special edition dog tags.
Registration notes state guaranteed T shirt and size only for registrations completed by July 15. All registrations are final; no refunds or transfers are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
