The Freedom Run is a community running event held traditionally on the Fourth of July. There is a one mile, 5K run/walk, and a 10K run only. We will continue to offer a virtual event option for those interested. Proceeds are donated to the DeForest Area Needs Network and DeForest Area HS track/cross country programs! Online registration until Wednesday, July 1st at noon. In person registration and packet pick up available: Thursday, July 2nd, 4:00 - 6:00pm, Friday, July 3rd 3:00 - 6:00pm, DeForest High School stadium entrance. Day of race registration also available. T shirts not guaranteed after June 19th. We are extremely grateful for our sponsors that have stuck with us! Our major sponsors, DMB Community Bank and Hooper Corp. And our other sponsors, DeForest Running Santas, Noble Choice Chiropractic, MPK, and Norski Nutrition! Check out our site: https://sites.google.com/deforestschools.org/the-deforest-freedom-run/home
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to De Forest, WI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
