Great Western Freedom 4
4 Mile Run/2 Mile Walk
JULY 4TH, 2025
4 Mile - Competitive Run
8:00 AM Start
2 Mile - Scenic Walk
8:10 AM Start
Kids Dashes
9:30 AM Start
(at completion of 4M/2M event)
6:30AM Registration and packet pick up opens
DAY OF REGISTRATIONS WELCOME
(T-SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED FOR DAY OF REGISTRATION)
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
37W370 Dean Street
St. Charles, IL
All proceeds benefit Lazarus House, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, community shelter serving men, women & children from Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and rural western Kane County, IL who are homeless or in crisis.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
4 Mile Run
Price changes in 13 days 17 hours-
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Register for 4 Mile Run$39.44
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Mar 25 – May 31 -
$44.79Jun 1 – Jul 3
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2 Mile Walk
Price changes in 13 days 17 hours-
Strollers allowed
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Register for 2 Mile Walk$28.74
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Mar 25 – May 31 -
$34.09Jun 1 – Jul 3
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Kids Dashes (Age 10 and under)
Kids Dashes are for youths 10 and under. Two distances to choose from: 50YD (5 and under) and 100YD (10 and under). All participants in the kids dash receive a Finisher's Ribbon and a special gift! Race Shirt not included.
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Register for Kids Dashes (Age 10 and under)$18.04Mar 25 - Jul 3
Race Details
- Race Day Registration opens: 6:30 am
- 4 Mile Run Start: 8:00 am
- 2 Mile Walk Start: Immediately after the run starts
- Kids Dashes start at the completion of the 4M/2M event. Approximately 9:30
- No strollers allowed in the 4-Mile competitive race
- Strollers allowed on 2-Mile scenic walk
4 Mile Age Group Awards
Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place in the following age categories:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40,44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over
No awards for 2 mile walk
Finisher's Ribbons and Special Gift for all kids dash participants
Performance T-Shirt or Ladies Tank - must be registered by June 1 to be guaranteed shirt/size
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4 Mile Run Course
Lazarus House
Who We Are
Our mission is to offer guests connected to our communities, who are homeless or in need, hope for the future by providing hospitality, food, safe shelter, and education – tools for life. We strive to make certain that all who enter feel the love of Jesus.
Our Goals
· Help homeless persons return to independent living with the skills and habits needed for long-term success.
· Offer services and referrals to help those in need in our community in order to prevent homelessness and support the well-being of individuals and their families.
“When I arrived at Lazarus House I no longer knew who I was and the person I used to be was gone. I thought I would just be getting a bed at night and a little food during the day, but I realized that I have received so much more from everyone at Lazarus House. I have received support, encouragement, laughter, and hope. After many years, I am finally beginning to emerge from the fog I was once in and see little bits of myself again and it feels really good. Thank you.
~in a Guest’s words
Event schedule
- Fri, July 4, 2025 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration
- Fri, July 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 4 Mile Run Start
- Fri, July 4, 2025 8:05 AM - 2 Mile Walk Start
- Fri, July 4, 2025 9:30 AM - Kids Dashes Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ann Marie Dunn
- Phone
- 630-587-2144
- Website
- Visit website
