| Time: |
9:30 AM |
Status: |
Open |
| Date: |
Friday, July 04, 2008 |
Participant List: |
Not Available |
| Place: |
Orange Middle School |
Course Maps: |
Not Available |
| Location: |
Lewis Center, Ohio |
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| Distances: |
4 Miles |
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Come celebrate America’s birthday at the Freedom 4 miler! The Freedom 4 miler is recognized as one of Central Ohio’s coolest courses – the course takes place on the out-n-back Orange Township Independence Day Parade course as several thousands spectators cheer you to the finish line!
The 4 mile run starts and finishes at Orange High School - the site of the Orange Township Independence Day festival. The 4 mile event is open to runners, joggers and walkers of all ages.
Partial race proceeds benefit the Independence Day Celebration Fund of the Orange Township Business Association, a not for profit business association.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The out-n-back course starts at Orange Middle School and travels West on Orange Rd to Old State Rd. Runners and walkers will travel south on Old State to Powell Rd – head West (turn RIGHT) on Powell for approximately ½ mile before turning around at the ½ way mark. As athletes race past the 2.5 mile mark (see awards) they will come back to Orange Rd where they will have a ¼ mile grade 3 steady climb back to Orange Middle School. Once the hill is crested, the legs come back for an exciting finish at the Middle School and the Orange Township Independence Day Festival.
EVENT SCHEDULE
| Friday, July 4 |
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| Registration/Packet pick-up at Orange Middle School |
8:00 am |
| Event Start |
9:30 am |
TIMES are subject to change to inclement weather
EVENT RULES
Participants must wear assigned number on the front of your shirt or shorts. Your number must be visible to checkpoint recorders at all times. Attach timing chip to your ankle with the provided strap. You will not be scored at the finish line unless your number is visible and your timing chip is attached when you cross the finish.
AWARDS
The Freedom 4 Miler will feature some very exciting challenges:
Overall Performers: Top male and female finishers receive $200, 2nd place $125, 3rd place $100
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female in the following divisions to commemorate their finish:
Overall, 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc.
See Award Availability section for availability of award on race day..
Bicentennial Champion: The first male and female to reach the two and 1/2 mile (2.5 mile) mark and finish in top 5 will win $100! If the first male and female also are the top overall winners they will receive an additional bonus of $50!
Christmas in July: Christmas will come early in 2008 if the top male and female break the course record. If they break the record, each will receive $200!
| Male: |
19:37 Jim Jurcevich, Columbus |
| Female: |
22:01 Lindsay Benedict, Reynoldsburg |
All athletes must be present to receive awards. No awards will be mailed, delivered, or dropped-off. If you must leave the event before receiving your award please make arrangements with a friend or family member to get your award or discuss with finish line management. Participants contacting us after the event to claim award will be referenced to the award policy.
Award Availability – Awards are ordered 10 days prior to the event and based on registration. For the smaller participated race divisions, it is important to sign up as soon as possible to ensure an award is ordered.
DIVISIONS
See above award categories
ENTRY FEE
Reference Technical Shirt and Amenities for technical shirt guarantee and sizing policy.
REGISTRATION
There are two ways to register for your event:
- Register Online:
- Download an entry form and mail-in entry form CLICK HERE
POLICIES AND REFUNDS
There are no entry fee refunds.
Click here for Athlete Safety and Fat Rabbit Racing event policies.
TECHNICAL SHIRTS AND AMENITIES
Fat Rabbit Racing and Brooks (www.brooksrunning.com) have partnered in 2008 to provide participants with quality technical shirts. No more cotton! Please review the Brooks’ sizing chart to make certain you select the right size during registration. Also, please read the shirt guarantee and sizing policies.
Athletes must be registered 15 days from the event date to be guaranteed an event shirt. Athletes registering within 15 days of the event date will need to sign an event shirt waiting list at athlete check-in and then check back after the race for shirt availability.
Shirt size selected during registration will be the shirt size given you at athlete check-in. If the shirt size selected by you during registration is the incorrect size, you will need to complete a shirt size transfer list at athlete check-in. You will be required to check back after the race for size availability.
LODGING AND ACCOMODATION
Please visit www.experiencecolumbus.com.
DIRECTIONS
From Delaware to Race Site – Take SR 23 South to Orange Rd – Turn LEFT. Take Orange Rd East - continue straight at the Old State Rd intersection to Orange Middle School. Orange Middle school is on the Right.
From Columbus to Race Site – Take SR 23 North to Orange Rd – Turn RIGHT. Take Orange Rd East - continue straight at the Old State Rd intersection to Orange Middle School. Orange Middle school is on the Right.
From Dublin to Race Site – Take I-270 North toward Cleveland to SR 23 North. Take 23 North to Orange Rd – Turn RIGHT. Take Orange Rd East - continue straight at the Old State Rd intersection to Orange Middle School. Orange Middle school is on the Right.
From Westerville to Race Site – Take I-270 North toward Cleveland to SR 23 North. Take 23 North to Orange Rd – Turn RIGHT. Take Orange Rd East - continue straight at the Old State Rd intersection to Orange Middle School. Orange Middle school is on the Right.
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