Frequently asked questions

Yes, but start out in the back of the pack, use a 6′ leash, and please be aware of runners around you. If you have not run with and trained your dog, this isn’t the venue to start teaching.

No day of the run signups.

Please sign up online, or on the day before the run at The Granary 17500 Depot Street Morgan Hill, CA 95037 on November 11 between 10- 1.

No, you will get run over by faster runners!!

Yes, there are 2, one at the 1/2 mile from the start and one at the approximate 1.5-mile mark. The one at the start will be unmanned during the race, the other will have volunteers to help you.

No, you will block the faster runners and they may get mad. Stay to the outside, especially at the beginning of the race.

Bibs will be handed out on the day before the run with packet pick-up beginning on Saturday, November 11 from 10am-1 p.m., in front of the Granary Building 17500 Depot Street, Morgan Hill.

Also, you can pick up your bid on the day of the run at the starting area at 17575 Peak Avenue ( corner of Peak and Main).

The most exciting is the start/finish line or somewhere along the course. See Course Map.

Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON–TRANSFERABLE to another person or another year. If you do not participate you may take the amount of your entry fee as a charitable donation on your income tax return. The Freedom Fest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Yes, we love that you are looking to teach future runners the joy of running!

Please start your run in the back of the pack and be aware of runners around you to avoid potential injury to you, your stroller passenger, or other runners.

Note the course has some parts that are more like a trail run (back Ally) and is paved with loose gravel. Recommend the running strollers😁.