Run the Freedom 5K

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Run for Freedom at the third annual Freedom 5K at President Lincoln’s Cottage, where Abraham Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation and led our nation through the Civil War.

Traverse a pastoral landscape that winds past ponds, fields, historic buildings and vistas on this breath-taking course. The run culminates on the foot of the lawn at President Lincoln’s Cottage, where a ceremony will take place. The annual Freedom 5K is an unique opportunity for members of the public to race through the 250-acre grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home – home to hundreds of veterans who fought for freedom – in NW Washington, DC.  Proceeds and donations from the run support the mission of President Lincoln’s Cottage, a private non-profit organization.

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Freedom 5K

 

WHEN: Saturday, September 24
TIME: 9:00 AM
WHERE: President Lincoln’s Cottage.
Entrance: 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington DC 20011
Click here for directions.

FEE:
$35 for 5K participants
$5 for parking pass
$5 for Tot Dash

All proceeds and donations support preservation, award-winning programs, and innovative initiatives such as the Students Opposing Slavery program at President Lincoln’s Cottage, the only privately funded National Monument in the nation.

Pre-race stretching and yoga session (no mats required!) will be from 8:15 AM-8:45 AM, provided by Lighthouse Yoga Center.

PRIZES: 

Prizes awarded to the top 3 men and women

First Place 

  • Membership to President Lincoln’s Cottage ($50)
  • Winner’s Certificate, signed by Executive Director Erin Carlson Mast
  • Two tickets to Bourbon and Bluegrass
  • A Premium Tour (private, behind the scenes) for up to 10 friends
  • $50 gift certificate from Potomac River Running

Second Place

  • Membership to President Lincoln’s Cottage ($50)
  • Winner’s Certificate, signed by Executive Director Erin Carlson Mast
  • A Signature Tour for up to 10 friends
  • $25 gift certificate from Potomac River Running

Third Place

  • Membership to President Lincoln’s Cottage ($50)
  • Winner’s Certificate, signed by Executive Director Erin Carlson Mast
  • $25 gift certificate from Potomac River Running

CONTACT: Contact President Lincoln’s Cottage with any questions at 202-829-0436 or [email protected].

VOLUNTEERS: Are you interested in supporting the Freedom 5K? Help make this race a success by volunteering as a race marshal, registration assistant, set-up support, and more. Contact [email protected] for more information.

 

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