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July 4th Freedom Run-San Jose 2025

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The event in a few words

In the American calendar, the 4th of July 💐 is an important date as it marks the commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of 1776 from Great Britain 🇬🇧. This national holiday is celebrated with fireworks 🎇, patriotic songs, and barbecues 🍗. But a holiday also means the opportunity to wear a race number! 🎽 Join us in San Mateo to participate in the July 4th Freedom Run 🚏, a no-pressure race that is just a pretext to get together with family or friends 🫶.

Beyond the finish line, the clear objective is to have a good sporting moment 💪. With the splendid San Jose Bay and its nature trails and bike paths leading to rocky beaches 🏜️ in the background. And since you might not have the same level of excitement as others, the organization has planned several formats: 5 km10 km, and a half marathon 🌆. Everything is set to properly celebrate this national day. If you came with your family, a 1-mile (1.61 km) course 🏃‍♀️ is also part of the festivities. Oh yeah! If you haven't found the right fit, don't worry, the race is also available in a connected version 📲.

And after crossing the finish line, why not explore the wonders of the Californian region? 🌞 Less than an hour's drive away, discover the majestic beauty of the Pacific Ocean at Half Moon Bay, or walk through the redwood forests of the Big Basin Natural Park 🌲. In the city, you can visit the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco or wander around San Jose to immerse yourself in the history of the Silicon Valley 💻.

With family or as a couple, this adventure is much more than just a race: it is an experience to be fully lived. Start the race, unleash your potential, and make this day an unforgettable memory! 🏃‍♂️

4 reasons to join this race

Celebrate with sports 🏃‍♀️
Exercising on a public holiday means appreciating national festivities in a different way and coming together through sports. United we stand! 💪
A rather nice course 😏
Treading on San Mateo is quite legendary, and many will envy you when your followers see your path on Strava! 📈
A great atmosphere 🥳
We love the relaxed atmosphere, where everyone can express themselves athletically and where those who walk are not blamed 🎽.
Races all over the country 🇺🇲
You can participate in the race organized in Seattle, but you can also celebrate this holiday in San Jose, San Antonio, Phoenix, Kansas City, or Houston! So, we warned you that it was not just a small event 🕺.

A distance for every taste

Half Marathon

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Race numbers can be collected on the day of the race.

The start is organized in waves. You can send the time you wish to info@thebestraces.com

  • wave 1: 7:30 AM

  • wave 2: 8:00 AM

  • wave 3: 8:30 AM

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