MPRD Freedom Classic 5K
Mundelein, Illinois, United States
Jul, 2027 (TBD)
5k, Fun Run
Race Information
Dress in your red, white, and blue and spark your Independence Day spirit on a USATF-certified 5K course. Mundelein Park & Recreation District is proud to provide this professionally chip-timed event. The first 550 participants will receive a race t-shirt before/on race day; all others may claim their t-shirt in the weeks following the race. Sign up by the deadline to guarantee your size! There is a cash prize for the 1st overall male and female finishers, plus medals for 1st–3rd place finishers in each age group. Complete the morning by watching the youngest feet compete in the FREE Firecracker Kids Fun Run! Kids ages 10 & under can dash to the finish for a freeze pop and a medal—no registration required.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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