The 3rd Annual Freedom Race 5k/10K is an event to raise awareness and provide an opportunity for you to run as a Freedom Fighter to end exploitaion, which includes human sex trafficking. Organized by Action169, the race consists of representatives from local churches and businesses, as well as various sponsors who are all working together to end exploitation.
*A November 2010 study found that on any given weekend night in Minnesota, 45 girls under age 18 are sold for sex through the internet classified websites and escort services.
* Women in the commercial sex industry and victims of trafficking experience PTSD at rates equivalent to combat war veterans.
*Individuals are living a story in which they are forced, coerced, or manipulated into a life of sexual exploitation. We cannot ignore this truth, thinking this is something that happends somewhere else when the truth is, this injustice is the fastest growing criminal industry.
*The average age a child is exploited, manipulated or coerced into being trafficked in the United States is 12-14 years old.
* At least 100,000 children are exploited every year within our borders.
Human Trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. Exploitation thrives in secret, so when this injustice is exposed and brought to the surface by means of prayer, awareness, and intervention, the light shines and the path is paved for justice to prevail. Justice must include loving, empowering and supporting survivors.
All proceeds are designated towards the mission and vision of Action169
Action169 is committed to ending exploitation and empowering surviviors.
For more information, please visit Action169.com
Join us as a Freedom Fighter
YOUR STEPS MATTER
(Sources: 1 abolitioninternational.org; 2 FBI Minneapolis Division)
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Closed
Online registration closed-
Freedom Race
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ClosedJan 26 – Feb 1
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$39.44Feb 1 – Aug 17
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$44.79Aug 18 – Sep 9
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10k Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedJan 26 – Feb 1
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$39.44Feb 1 – Aug 17
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$44.79Aug 18 – Sep 9
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Race Information
Registration Includes
- Race Bag, Swag and Freedom Fighter T-Shirt for those registered on or before August, 9th 2017.
- Official Chip Timed Results by Final Stretch. Individual race times will be posted online and emailed to participants after the race. Finish line photos can also be downloaded for free.
- Your involvement as a a Freedom Fighter to end Human Sex Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation. Each step counts. All proceeds go towards the mission and vision of Action169.
Post-race food and beverages will be provided. Anti-trafficking organizations will have informational booths set-up.
Size Chart:
Shirts are Unisex, true to size.
- S
- M
- L
- XL
*Please note that race shirts are guaranteed for individuals who pre-register and are not guaranteed to those that register during packet pick up or on race day.
Packet Pick-Up
Your race packet will include all the materials you need for your race. Pick up your race packets at Sylvania Park anytime between 7:30-9:00. Registration opens at 7:30 and will close at 9:00, at the time of the 10k Start. If you are running the 5k, you will want to be registered before 9 am. 5k begins at 9:10.
Race Location
The race is held at beautiful Sylvania Park on Sisseton Lake in Fairmont, Minnesota. (get directions). Parking on race day will be available within the parking lot across from Sylvania Park at Railroad Parking Lot. Vehciles will not be allowed into Sylvania Park. Signs and volunteers will direct the participants and volunteers.
Schedule of Events
* Please take notice: Packet Pick Up/Check-In opens at 7:30 a.m. and will close at 9:00 a.m.
Please pick up your packet accordingly prior to 9:00.
• 7:30 a.m. - Packet Pick Up/Registration Opens
• 8:50 a.m. - Course Info and Welcome at the Start Line
• 9:00 a.m. - 10K Start *
• 9:00 a.m. - Packet Pick-Up/Check In Closes
• 9:10 a.m. - 5K Starts *
• 10:30 am - Award Ceremony & Brief Call to Action
Course Profile
We will have volunteers to help direct runners on the course, but as a race participant, it is your responsibility to know where you're going ahead of time. Please let us know if the directions are unclear.
Fluid replacement (water and Rehydrate) will be available for the 10k at the 3rd mile marker.
Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course and at critical turns/areas.
10k map (6.28 miles) Click Here for Interactive Map
You will start at Sylvania Park, then head west on Lake Ave until 190th ave, at which time you'll take a left, heading south. Follow 190th ave until you come to Woodland Ave. Follow Woodland Ave back into the township of Fairmont until you come to Shoreacres Drive. You will turn onto Shoreacres, running around Budd Lake until coming to Lair Road near the Channel Inn. Turn left on W. Lair Rd. moving past Gomsrud Park, to Albion Ave. Take Albion Ave, by turing left, continuing to move around Budd Lake, heading North. You will follow Albion Ave, moving past Wards Park along the lake and towards Lake Ave near the historic Chubb House and Martin County Court House. Your route will end at Sylvania Park on Beach Street along Sisseton Lake.
5k map (3.1 miles)
The 5K course will showcase part of the Hobo Trail in Fairmont, giving you a view of Sisseton Lake. At the end of the trail, you will follow Hengen St. to Fairlakes. Fairlakes will take you to Woodland Ave., at which time you will travel east, going over Birds Bridge, towards Albion Ave, at which time you will travel North towards Wards Park. You will follow Albion Ave., to Blue Earth Ave, traveling west. Blue Earth Ave will take you to Lake Ave. past the Courthouse and towards the finsin line which is located on Beach Street near Sylvania Park.
Finish
The finish area, is also located at Sylvania on Beach Street. Here, spectators and finishers can gather, watch and cheer as you cross the finish line.
Bottled water, and post-race snacks will be provided.
Course Policies
- Always run AGAINST traffic - the course is open to vehicles.
Sponsors
2017 FREEDOM FIGHTING SPONSORS
Event schedule
- Sat, September 9, 2017 9:00 AM - Freedom Race
Contact information
- Event contact
- Danielle Freitag
- info@action169.com
