PORT ST. LUCIE — Residents can start their Independence Day celebration on the move as the City of Port St. Lucie hosts its inaugural Freedomfest 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, July 4.
Participants are encouraged to lace up their running shoes, dress in red, white and blue and take part in the patriotic community event, which begins at 7 a.m. at the front plaza of the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place.
Race-day registration opens at 5:45 a.m. Free parking will be available on site until 6:45 a.m. After that time, participants will be directed to park at the nearby Publix Plaza. A pre-race warmup is scheduled for 6:40 a.m.
Following the race, runners and spectators can enjoy post-race festivities beginning at 8 a.m., along with an awards ceremony recognizing the top three overall male and female finishers. Age-group awards also will be presented.
Registration fees are $35 through June 14, $40 from June 15-20, $45 from June 21 through July 3 and $60 on race day. All participants must register online and complete a waiver during sign-up.
Race bibs and event T-shirts may be picked up from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at Fleet Feet, 11586 SW Village Parkway. Race-day pickup also will be available at the event site.
The Freedomfest 5K is part of the city’s larger Freedomfest Independence Day celebration. For more information about the race, VIP Experience and other festivities, visit CityofPSL.com/events.