5th Annual Freedom Festival 1 Mile Dash
Run the parade route down Ludington Avenue to raise money for the Freedom Festival Fireworks display.
Date and time
Location
Leveaux Park
900 E Ludington Ave. Ludington, MI 49431Refund Policy
Agenda
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Registration
1:35 PM - 2:00 PM
1 Mile Dash
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Watch the Parade
About this event
- Event lasts 30 minutes
Over 30,000 people line Ludington Avenue on July 4th to watch the Freedom Festival Parade. Prior to the parade, runners will race past the crowd, down Ludington Avenue from Washington to Lakeshore. Water and frozen treats will be waiting for them at the end of their one mile sprint.
Entry is $30 prior to June 24th. Late entry online and on race day is $35 Entry includes a t-shirt and a finisher's medal. Prizes will be awarded to top male and female runners. Shirts are only guaranteed to those who register prior to June 24th. Remaining shirts will be available first come/first serve at packet pickup/registration on race day.
Packet pickup and race day registration will take place at Leveaux Park from 12:30-1:30pm.
Make checks out to Ludington Area Jaycees.
All of the race proceeds will go to the Freedom Festival Fireworks fundraiser. The annual fireworks display is funded 100% by donations.
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There are no restrooms at Leveaux Park. Please plan accordingly. Nearest public restrooms can be viewed on this map.
Parking is limited on July 4th do to the influx of visitors. Street parking is free. Arrive early to find a spot!
Walkers are allowed, but must exit the course if the Honor Guard, who leads the parade, catches up to them.
Please wear your commemorative shirt during the race to help us with promotional photos.
Please do not run/walk the course in reverse after you have finished the race. Use sidewalks and/or side streets to make your way east.
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The parade step-off is at 2pm.
Fireworks display starts at dusk.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! This is a family friendly event, and children are welcome to participate. Any runners must register for the race, but if a child is being pushed in a stroller or a wagon, they do not need to register.
No. The run is not timed, as it is a fun run. You are welcome to use your own personal devices to clock your run.
You are welcome to walk, run, skip, or sprint... this is a fun run after all! While not likely we do ask that in the event that the parade catches up to you, that you exit the parade route and end your run.
Yes, you may register the day of the race. We will accept credit and debit cards, along with cash. You will not be guaranteed a race shirt, but every effort will be made to have some available.
Yes, you can buy extra shirts! You can do by adding them to your order when you register to guarantee availability. You can also purchase extra shirts on race day, but it will be subject to current availability.