Damascus Freedom 5K/10K

We like to think that while there are a billion races out there, our Damascus Freedom 5K/10K feels like none of them. Come on out and see for yourself.

Three races: Damascus Freedom 5K/10K races + Kid's Quarter Mile FREEdom Fun Run. Participation in the Kid's Quarter Mile FREEdom Fun Run is entirely free.

However this is MUCH more than just a race. There's something for everyone (especially the kids!)

Two moonbouces
Playground
Music provided by K-Sef Entertainment
Tons of food (including Jimmie Cone! J&P! Much more!)
Balloon items for the kids made on the spot.
Following the kid's race, the kids will also be able to sit in the grass with their Jimmie Cone in hand and enjoy "The Magic of Roger Lindsay". This will be a treat and there will be audience participation. You won't want to miss this!
Oh yeah, and we have our races - 5K, 10K, kids race.

A great day is planned to raise money for a great cause, so come on out, be active with the community, and join the fun! There is something for everyone.

Music
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Entertainment

Food
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Refreshments

Schedule

7:30 AM
Packet pickup and race day registration opens

8:46 AM
Moment of silence
(Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower)
National Anthem follows

8:50 AM
Kid's Quarter Mile FREEdom FUN RUN (untimed)

9:03 AM
Moment of silence
(Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower)

9:11 AM
DAMASCUS FREEDOM 5K/10K RACE

9:15 AM or so
"The Magic of Roger Lindsay"

9:37 AM
Moment of silence
(Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon)

10:03 AM
Moment of silence
(Flight 93 crashes in Shanksville, PA)

5K/10K Pricing & Registration

Heroes half price: Military, Police, Fire/Rescue, etc. register HERE.

Date Range	Cost with cotton shirt	Cost with technical shirt
Through July 31	$21	$26
August 1 - August 31	$28	$33
September 1 - September 5 (No registration on 9/7)	$35	$40
Race Day	$38	$43

Packet Pickup

There will still be race day check-in, but packet pickup will be available a day early on 9/7/13 between 9am - 2pm at MMA & Sport in Damascus in the shopping center by KFC and behind Weis.

FREE one week pass to train at MMA & Sport.
Miss any lines, get shirts, bibs, etc. ahead of time.

Course

No one complained about the course maps so I'm keeping them. Both the 5K and 10K courses will run North along Magruder Branch Trail. The 5K course will turn left at Sweepstakes Rd. while the 10K course will cross it, run west along Valley Park Dr., go through the townhouse community at Damascus Park Ln and back to the trail and to the park.

History

In the winter of 2010, a group of friends noticed that the upcoming 9/11 would fall on a Saturday and decided to try to use the opportunity to unite the community and local businesses to create an appropriate, fun, family friendly event, respectful of the horrific events that occurred that day just 9 years earlier and hopefully give something back to those who serve by raising needed money for Disabled American Veterans. The Damascus Freedom 5K was born.

Between the time registration first opened on 7/21/2010 until race day on 9/11/2010, it became obvious that our great community would overwhelmingly support this event. In the end, 114 participants completed the inaugural event, a substantial contribution was made to Disabled American Veterans and it became clear that this event would continue.

In 2011, the event grew a lot. We added a 10K and in addition to the DAV, we added the Wounded Warrior Project, Fisher House and USO - Metropolitan Washington to the list of non-profit organizations we collectively support. The community came through again - big time! Our great sponsors returned and 199 people finished the races. Most importantly, our contributions grew substantially.

In 2012, we were pleased to name local organization Hero Dogs as a new beneficiary. We also continued to enjoy strong community support.

This event could not go on without the support of our community - the runners, businesses, friends, family, others who volunteer, county employees (M-NCPPC and MCPD) and others who serve and protect our freedom everyday.

Race proceeds to benefit the great organizations listed below. They combine to support the troops in the field, their families while deployed and those who return wounded or disabled.

SPONSORS

http://skcarddesigns.com

"The Magic of Roger Lindsay"
410-635-2487

Questions? Comments? You can help out on race day?

Please contact us via email: damascusfreedom5k@gmail.com



Race proceeds to benefit great organizations that together support the troops in the field, their families while deployed and those who return home wounded or disabled.