Name: Run Free
Start: 20200704
End: 20200704
Location: Virtual

Run Free Virtual 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

DEAL EXTENDED TO 6/30

EVENT DAY QUICK LINKS

PACKET PICK UP INFO / FIND MY BIB NUMBER / EVENT SCHEDULE

PARKING / RESULTS / FAQ’S

What is the "Run Free" Virtual Run?

Get out of your house and Run Free! Complete this Americana themed 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on a course of your choosing and get your gear mailed right to your door. Or, take it a step further and sign up for the 100 Miles in 30 Days Challenge. Your participation will help support US Troops through our charity partners: Salute, Inc., Caritas of Austin, K9s for Warrior’s and Semper Fi & America’s Fund.
Here is how it works…
1. Register to run/walk the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or 100 Mile Challenge.
2. Conquer the distance on your own on a course of your choosing and then report your time to be added to the national results leader board between now and 7/5. Be sure to print your finisher certificate!
3. Get your gear mailed to your front door.
*If you are looking to participate in the 100 Miles in 30 Days Challenge, click here for more details.
Use #RunFree when sharing your photos from your run to connect with runners from across the nation.

What you get

Each participant gets a commemorative shirt mailed straight to your door, a finisher certificate, and online results. Finisher medal available for $9 each.

What you get

Each participant gets a finisher certificate, commemorative shirt mailed straight to your door and online results. Finisher medal available for $9 each.

How to join

1) Sign up for the virtual run and choose which distance (5K, 10K or Half Marathon) you would like to complete.
2) Receive your event gear in the mail. It will be shipped to the address you sign up with. If you register by May 3rd, you will receive your gear by Mother’s Day.
3) Choose your own route in your neighborhood, favorite park, or any safe location and run/walk/jog the distance to complete the virtual run on May 10th.
4) Post your result! Click the results tab below to learn how.

What is the Run Free Virtual Run?

Our Virtual Run Free 5K, 10K & Half Marathon is a race that you complete where ever you would like. Choose your own route in your neighborhood or favorite park and run/walk/jog the distance to complete the virtual run.
The beauty of our virtual race is that you can run the race at your pace wherever you choose and still have the ability to connect with our national community by submitting your result to our national leader board or by making a social post using #RunFree

What You Get

100 Miles in 30 Days Challenge

Take the 100 Miles in 30 Days Run Free Challenge. Your challenge includes our robust challenge tracking system that allows you to keep track of your progress daily as you work towards your goal. Registration includes commemorative shirt, finisher medal, online results, and finisher certificate.
What You Get
Tracking
Set your goal at 100 miles and keep track of your mileage throughout your 30 day challenge by following this results link. Submit your results for each leg of your challenge as you go so that you don’t have to keep track of your mileage on your own.

How to Post Your Results

2 Easy options to post your result:
TEXT MESSAGE OPTION:
If you enabled text messaging during registration you can text your results to “49514” using the formats below. Please note there are different text formats depending on which event option you selected.
5K
Text format: RUN5 bibnumber hh:mm:ss
Example: RUN5 352 00:34:56
10K
Text format: RUN10 bibnumber hh:mm:ss
Example: RUN10 352 00:34:56
Half Marathon
Text format: RUN13 bibnumber hh:mm:ss
Example: RUN13 352 00:34:56
Kid’s Division
Text format: KIDS5K bibnumber hh:mm:ss
Example: KIDS5K 352 00:34:56
FIND MY BIB NUMBER
LOG INTO YOUR ACCOUNT OPTION:
1. Log into your RunSignUp account and follow this results link.
2. Click on “submit virtual results”

Results

Who are we?

CHARITY PARTNERS

Salute, Inc.
SALUTE works one on one with every veteran applicant to meet their specific needs, tailoring their response so it will have the greatest impact on their lives.
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Caritas of Austin
Since 2011, Caritas of Austin has been a leader in the local efforts to end veteran homelessness. Through strong collaboration with city leaders, the real estate community, and local service providers, they are proud their city now has the capacity and a system to end chronic homelessness for all veterans and house veterans rapidly if they lose their housing.
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K9’s for Warriors
K9s For Warriors is ending veteran suicide and returning our warriors to a life of dignity and independence. We rescue and train shelter dogs to be paired as Service Dogs for warriors with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma.
Donate Now
Semper Fi & America’s Fund
Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. We deliver the resources they need during recovery and transition back to their communities, working to ensure no one is left behind.
Donate Now

Shipping Dates, FAQ's & Contact Us

When will my shirt be shipped?
Shirts will be shipped out weekly beginning on 5/26.
When will my medal be shipped?
Medals will be shipped out beginning on 6/12.
How do I print out my finisher certificate?
Congratulations on completing your Run Free 5K, 10K or Half Marathon! After you submit your results, there is a button in the top right corner that says “print my finisher certificate.”
What type of material is the Run Free shirt?
Gildan Softstyle® Tshirt, 100% cotton, USA Unisex Sizing.
XS 26.5 Inch Length/16″ Width
S 28 Inch Length/18″ Width
M 29.25 Inch Length/20″ Width
L 30.25 Inch Length/22″ Width
XL 31.25 Inch Length/24″ Width
XXL 32.5 Inch Length/26″ Width
3XL 33.5 Inch Length/28″ Width
4XL 24.5 Inch Length/30″ Width
When do I need to submit results by?
You can submit results anytime before July 30th.
I already registered but I want to go back and add the medal. What do I do?
You can manage your add-ons by clicking the blue “Manage my Registration” link in the bottom of your confirmation email.
What charity does Run Free Virtual 5K, 10K & Half Marathon?
This race supports Salute Inc., Caritas of Austin, K9s for Warriors and Semper Fi & America’s Fund. 10% of your registration goes toward the charity you select at checkout or you can select to split the donation evenly among both charities. If you would like to donate additional funds, you can do so under the “Charity” tab.
For more information contact us at:
Email: info@allcommunityevents.com
Phone: 224-757-5425 (You can leave us a message, but since we are not allowed to work in the office the best way to contact us is by email.)
Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
*We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.

2019’s COMMEMORATIVE

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A FINISHER MUG

FOR EVERYONE

2020’s

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CELEBRATE YOUR FREEDOM!

FINISHER CERTIFICATE

FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

ADD-ON SOME SWAG

FREEDOM FINISHER MEDAL

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EVENT DAY QUICK LINKS

2020 RACE HIGHLIGHTS

1) Help us reach our $10,000 goal for our charities that support US Veterans

2) Get out of the house and Run Free!

3) Get your gear mailed straight to your door!

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WE’LL NOTIFY YOU WHEN NEXT YEAR’S REGISTRATION OPENS

2019’s COMMEMORATIVE

EVENT GEAR

A FINISHER MUG

FOR EVERYONE

2020’s

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT

CELEBRATE YOUR FREEDOM!

FINISHER CERTIFICATE

FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

ADD-ON SOME SWAG

FREEDOM FINISHER MEDAL

RUNDEER PARK

UPCOMING EVENTS YOU MAY LIKE

BY: ALL COMMUNITY EVENTS

#HOTCIDERHUSTLE

WE’LL NOTIFY YOU WHEN
NEXT YEAR’S REGISTRATION OPENS

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DEER PARK