Freedom Fest - Colorado Day

Freedom Fest - Colorado Day Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">ATTENTION REGISTERED RUNNERS: </span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">PACKET PICK UP -  FRIDAY 8/1/25 FROM 4PM-6PM &#64; SALISBURY EQUESTRIAN PARK OR SATURDAY 7AM AT REGISTRATION CHECK IN</span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">*****<em><strong>NEW PRICING *</strong>***</em>     (ALL RUN REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE ENTRANCE TO MUSIC AND BEER GARDEN</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">)</span></strong></span></p> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Hosted by Colorado Veterans Project at Salisbury Equestrian Park located in Parker, Colorado</span></strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt">Colorado Veterans Project invites everyone to come together to celebrate Colorado Day and the start to the 150th year as a STATE.   Celebrate Colorado Day (Observed August 1st) and your Freedom while helping us raise money for Colorado Veterans.   Supporting Colorado Veterans Project means you are supporting the MISSON to empower and support veterans and transitioning service members in their pursuit of vibrant careers, meaningful employment, and successful entrepreneurship. We strive to help them continue living lives full of purpose and fulfillment.</span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt">This is a first ever FREEDOM FEST by Colorado Veterans Project - Join us in this ONE-TIME summer Celebration and Run/Walk/Ruck! </span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Walk/Run/Ruck and CELEBRATE - Saturday, August 2, 2025    </strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>(Find Run Routes Here:  <a href="https://www.coloradoveteransproject.org/ff25runroutes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.coloradoveteransproject.org/ff25runroutes</a> </strong></span></h5> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Our 15K Ruck by default  is a IN MEMORY event working with <a href="https://www.memoriesofhonor.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MEMORIES OF HONOR</a>, if you would like your loved one honored and you are participating in our RUCK, please register them at <a href="https://www.memoriesofhonor.org/register-a-hero" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.memoriesofhonor.org/register-a-hero</a>   There will be a question around Gold Star Family identification for runner match up if preferred. </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>All other runners can &#34;choose&#34; to run in Memoriam and will need to identify that in registration.  </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</strong></span></p> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt">Join the celebration Freedom Festival Run/Ruck and<span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"> be a</span> <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>FORCE FOR VETERANS</strong></span>.   Join our cause to show pride in our country, celebrate COLORADO as a State and raise funds for Veterans. Run (or walk) or Ruck the distance you choose. </span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt">Get <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>fearlessly festive </strong></span>while supporting a cause for Colorado Veterans. At any level you’ll earn a commemorative and exclusive race shirt and a commemorative medal. </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );font-size:12pt"><strong>In addition, your race registration gets you access to our Freedom Festival Music Arena and Beer Garden, with one (1) complimentary drink ticket as part of your run bib.   <span style="background-color:rgb( 241 , 196 , 15 )">JOIN US as we host 80&#39;s musical sensation 6MDB (<a style="background-color:rgb( 241 , 196 , 15 )" href="https://www.6milliondollarband.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">6 Million Dollar Band</a>) </span></strong></span></h5> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Run/Walk 5K  |  Run 10K  | 15K Ruck - All runners receive a commemorative T-shirt and Medal</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">15K Ruck Weight (25LBS) -  Can be weights or our preference is non-perishable food that is being donated to Homeless Veterans through our partner Food Bank of the Rockies. </span></strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="background-color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 );color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">BUDDY PASS ADD ON:  </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="background-color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 );color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Have supporters that don&#39;t want to Run?  Your tribe can support by purchasing a BUDDY PASS!!  Option grants your supporters access to the Music Arena and Beer Garden area with you after your run. (does not include a complimentary drink)</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><em><strong>BEER GARDEN AND MUSIC ARENA REQUIRE PAID ENTRY BUDDY PASS OR RUN BIB (5 YRS AND YOUNGER FREE with PD ADULT)</strong></em></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</span></strong></span></p> <p>0630 FREEDOM FEST 5K/10K/15K REGISTRATION OPENS <br />0730 15K RUCK STARTS <br />0730-0830 VENDOR SET-UP <br />0800 10K RUN START <br />0830 5K RUN START <br />0900 FESTIVAL (BOOTHS), FOOD TRUCKS, BEER GARDEN OPEN <br />1000 LIVE MUSIC STARTS  <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">**MUSIC / BEER GARDEN AREA REQUIRES PAID ENTRY BY RUN BIB OR BUDDY PASS**</span><br />1300 LAST CALL <br />1400 FESTIVAL CLOSES </p> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt">If you don&#39;t want to run/walk or Ruck but still wish to donate to the cause, visit Colorado Veterans Project donation page:  <a href="https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/ColoradoVeteransProject" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> COLORADO VETERANS at Colorado Gives</a></span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>About Colorado Veterans Project</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts events to build a community where Veterans create economic vitality through career advancement and entrepreneurship. Our Mission is to empower and support Veterans and transitioning service members in pursuit of vibrant careers, meaningful employment, and successful entrepreneurship to continue a meaningful life full of purpose and fulfillment.</span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Learn More about</strong> <a href="https://www.coloradoveteransproject.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Colorado Veterans Project</a></span></h5> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt">*Please Note our No Refund Policy <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/182730/RefundPolicy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></span></strong></span></p>