About the
Freedom Run

Every year, Evergreen wakes up early—not just for fireworks or parades—but for a beloved local tradition: the Freedom Run 5K. Whether you’re running the race or cheering from the sidelines, we’d love for you to join in on the fun!

The Freedom Run starts at 8 am at Evergreen Middle School with a 5K run for all ages and paces that follows a scenic and hilly course through residential neighborhoods. The event ends with a festive Finish Line After Party at the Evergreen Athletic Club where participants and their families and friends can enjoy music, refreshments, and family-friendly activities.

All proceeds benefit Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice. For more than 40 years, Mount Evans has been an essential resource to our foothills and mountain communities, providing experienced and compassionate home health and hospice care.

Register today!

Early bird registration rates
(good through June 25, 2025)
$40 Adults | $20 Youth under 18

Last minute registration rates
(good June 26-July 3, 2025)
$45 Adults | $25 Youth under 18

Day of registration rates
(available on site only, 7:00 am-7:45 am)
$50 Adults | $30 Youth under 18

Registration Fees: $1.99 per participant + 6.99% per transaction fee

If you would prefer to pay by cash or check, please come to our office at 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen to register during business hours.

Volunteer

Did you know that it takes the support of more than 100 volunteers to put on the Freedom Run? We depend on our incredible volunteers to make the Freedom Run a fun, safe, and successful event. If you’d be interested in volunteering either before or at the event, we’d love your help!

If you have questions about volunteering, please contact
Mimi Renee, Senior Manager, Community Outreach & Development
mrenee@mtevans.org
303-418-1173

Celebrate at the Finish Line Party!

Race participants and their families and friends are invited to join the finish-line festivities at the Evergreen Athletic Club. Enjoy refreshments, music, prizes, a costume contest, and lots of clean mountain air! The party features fun activities for kids of all ages.

Take time to stop by our sponsors’ booths to say thank you for supporting the Freedom Run!

Our sponsors play a vital role in the success of Freedom Run. And Freedom Run is a fantastic way for our sponsors to engage with our community.

Bronze-level sponsors and above are featured on the event postcard mailed to 18,000+ households and are invited to provide inserts or samples for the goody bags. Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Presenting sponsors have an opportunity to host a booth at the Finish Line After Party. This is an amazing opportunity to connect with the 1000+ participants along with their families and friends.

See the full list of sponsorship opportunities to find the level that’s right for you!

FAQ

What time does the race start?

The race will start promptly at 8 am on Friday, July 4.

Allow 20 to 30 minutes to walk from the parking area to the start line. Allow more time if registering day of.

Onsite registration opens at 6:45 am.

Runners will start, followed by walkers. In the interest of safety and fairness to competitive runners, strollers and leashed dogs will only be allowed at the back.

View the interactive course map.

Where should I park?

Parking is available at Bergen Meadow Elementary
1928 S Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, Colorado 80439

From Denver, exit I-70 west onto Evergreen Parkway (Exit 252). Proceed on Hwy. 74 east 3.5 miles to Bergen Parkway (the fifth light from I-70).

Be sure to allow 20 to 30 minutes to walk from the parking area to the start line. Allow more time if registering day of.

View the interactive course map.

Where is the starting line?

Day of registration and the starting line are at Evergreen Middle School
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, Colorado 80439

View the interactive course map.

How do I get back to the start line?

After the race, free transportation will be provided from the finish line back to the parking lot between 9 am and 10:30 am.

View the interactive course map.

Are dogs allowed at the Freedom Run?

Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome both in the race and at the finish line after party.

You’ll find pools of water for them to cool off in along the route and at the finish line.

Can I pick up my bib and t-shirt before race day?

Yes, advance packet pickup is encouraged!
You can pick up your t-shirt, race bib with timing chip at the Mount Evans office (3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen) at these times:

Tuesday, July 1 from 12 pm to 6 pm
Wednesday, July 2 from 12 pm to 6 pm
Thursday, July 3 from 12 pm to 6 pm

Can’t pick-up in advance? You can pick-up at the starting line on race day from 7:00 am to 7:45 am.

How can I honor or remember a loved one?

Are you walking or running in memory or in honor of a loved one? If so, free memorial/honorary bibs will be available when you pick up your race bib. We’ll also have bibs available to let you share why you run.

Are there prizes?

Awards will be given for the fastest runners in each age and group and overall male and female runners.

Prizes will also be given out for best costume!

What are the course records?

Men: 15:03 Craig Dickson (1995)
Women: 17:58 Brooke Kish (2012)

Are bikes allowed on the course?

Bikes, aside from those used by security or members of the safety crew, are not allowed on the course.

Strollers are welcome.

About
Mount Evans

Mount Evans provides home health care for those recovering from an illness or injury and hospice care for those nearing the end of their life. The agency also provides caregiver and bereavement support and counseling for anyone in our foothills and mountain communities, plus operates Camp Comfort, a grief camp for children ages 6-12 who have lost a loved one.