Freedom Run 2.0

Name: Freedom Run 2.0
Start: 2023-08-05T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-08-05T23:00:00.000Z
Location: London SW11 4NJ, UK
Rating: 4.5

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Freedom Run 2.0

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This special event is a fundraiser for Ukraine, put your running shoes on and show your support on 6th August. There will be 1.5km, 2.5km, 5km, 10km and half-marathon distances. All money raised goes to specific humanitarian & medical or military focused charities. Freedom Run 2.0 aims to level up the scale of the 2022 event and gather those willing to run and support Ukraine in its fight against tyranny. Our partner charities provide a greater optionality in terms of use of funds to resonate with what is closest to you & needed most in Ukraine now. To maximise impact, Freedom Run 2.0 is open to individual runners, runners willing to fundraise, teams and volunteers. More details on our website.

5k, 10k, Half Marathon , and 1 more

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Sun 6th Aug 2023

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London, United Kingdom

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4.5
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Where and when

Location

London SW11 4NJ, UK

Start times

Sun 6th Aug 2023

5k:

9:00am |

10k:

9:00am |

Half Marathon :

9:00am |

1.5k Kids Race :

9:30am

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Freedom Run 2.0

1.5k Kids Race

1.5km

free

5km

£15

10k

10km

£25

Half Marathon

21.1km

£35

Route information

Distribution of the start packages to the participants will be held next to the Bandstand at Battersea Park prior to the race. Runs for all distances will commence at the same time, with the exception of a 1.5km race (for kids) and 2.5km (for those willing to walk).

Running at Battersea Park, one lap is roughly 2.5km. The team of Freedom Run 2.0 will strive to make this race more than just a race, but an event which will gather like-minded individuals who care about the war and its victims. Despite the cause, we think that making the event as friendly and warm as possible is our key aim. We plan to have modern Ukrainian live music on the day, with light food and other refreshments for those running and supporting.

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What's included

Unique Freedom Run 2.0 themed medal
Unique Freedom Run 2.0 T-shirt
Chip timed results
Official event photos
Ukrainian goodies pre, during and after the race
Select top performers will get special prizes
Thematic music on the day

How to get there

London SW11 4NJ, UK

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By Tube

The closest tube station is Battersea which is on the Northern line.

Event day logistics

07:00 – Opening of the Freedom Run at Battersea Park “Bandstand”, London, SW11 4NJ

07:00 – 12:30 – Luggage storage available

08:30 – Warm-up for adults

08:50 – Opening of the starting block for the courses Half-marathon 21.0975km, 10km, 5km, 2.5km (for walking)

09:00 – Start Freedom Run Half-marathon 21.0975km, 10km, 5km

09:30 – Start 1.5km for kids

11:30-12:30 – Finish of the Freedom Run

13:00 – Closing of the Freedom Run

You need to come to the Bandstand at Battersea Park at least 1 hour before the race to have enough time to register, pick up your starting pack, leave your belongings in the storage, find your starting block and warm up.

07:00 Opening of the Freedom Run at Hyde Park “Bandstand”, London, W2 2UH

Age Requirements

You must be aged at least 14 to compete in the 2.5k, 5k, 15 years old to compete in the 10k and 16 years old to take part in the Half Marathon.

Cut-off time

The Freedom Run finishing line closes at 12:30, giving Half Marathon, 10k and 5k runners 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete their event.

Race Packs*

Participants should collect their race pack an hour before their allotted race time.

Facilities

There are public toilets located in Battersea park.

Charity Donations

None of the partner charities fund purchases of lethal equipment.

Razom

With the raised funds, Razom will support individuals who had traumatic experiences, or support a kids center in an affected area, or provide food essentials in the warzone, or provide clean filtered water to people in Kherson region who were affected by the explosion of Kahkovka Dam

Dignitas

Help Dignitas raise crucial battlefield essentials such as drone Mavic 3 (eyes, swift supply delivery, evacuation for hard to reach areas), antennas (for safety of a drone operator) and mobile showers to provide basic hygiene to our defenders.

Ptashky Foundation

Tangible and precise cause. Purchasing a pickup vehicle for a unit of defenders - mortar platoon, mortar battery of the 4th BTG, brigade “Hurricane”.

Superhumans

10,000+ Ukrainians need complex operations or prosthetics now. The state cannot address all of the needs adequately. Superhumans Center is building a state-of-the-art medical center for war heroes and civilians in Lviv, Ukraine.

We are grateful for your donation for one of the causes. Your donation will be used for a specific need depending on the charity you decided to contribute towards. After August 6, 2023, once we reconcile all the donations we will report back how your contribution helped the country and its people in these tumultuous times.

There is no fixed price for the entry, instead your donation serves as a registration fee. We leave it to your discretion how big you want your donation to be (GBP 35 / 50 / 100 or custom).

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FAQs

Do I need to pay for registration separately to a donation?

No, there are no payments other than the donation made when registering. We aim to raise as much as possible for the provided causes and are not splitting the costs between registration fee and donation. All of the registration-related donations are transferred directly to the accounts of respective charities.

What about my race pack?

Given a relatively short notice for the event, we will not be dispatching any race packs. Instead, you will need to collect your run number and timing chip from our information point on 6th August. Therefore, we advise you to arrive in advance.

Where can I learn about the race program?

Please refer to the Event Programme page for more details on the sequencing, timing, route and other crucial elements of the race. We will send a pre-event email closer to the date to remind you about the process and required steps.

Will there be waves?

Given a limited number of participants, we will not allocate you to any zones or waves.

Will there be bag facilities on the day?

Yes, there will be designated areas where you could store your belongings. Please do not leave valuables in the provided boxes as organisers of the Freedom Run will not bear any responsibility for those.

What are the age limitations?

14 years of age on the event day to take part in the 5k. 15 years of age on the event day to take part in the 10k. 16 years of age on the event day to take part in a Half Marathon.

Reviews

4.5

29 reviews

charley

5.0

Did the race in 2023

Great run with a PB!

malcolm

4.7

Did the race in 2023

What a brilliant event to help raise money for Ukraine! Only thing I would say is I had to make up half a mile and cross the finish line again to complete a 13.1 half marathon distance.

james

4.0

Did the race in 2023

The 21k wasn’t 21k, but other than that it was good. Not entirely sure how the timing worked as there wasn’t a starting point to run over.

ana

4.3

Did the race in 2023

It would be better if the numbers were given a few days before to avoid delays in the starting. The rest was great!

silke

5.0

Did the race in 2022

Although I was there on holiday and from far away (Germany) I got to know many other runners who I didn't know before. I talked with Ukrainian people about my job in Germany: teaching young Ukrainians German.

3.3

Did the race in 2022

Fantastic cause but chaotic organisation…and where is the promised results page?

stefanos

1.0

Did the race in 2022

This run was the worst experience as the race organiser (Fix Events) failed to even get the basics right and I had to leave the event without running and ending feeling this was all a waste of time. My experience was the following:I arrived around 8am at Hyde Park to collect my number (#177 in the registration list for 10K) for a 9am start time. At the registration desk, I was told that my bib number and baggage label had been given erroneously to another participant and told to wait as an announcement would be made for the person that had that number to come forward and collect their correct number. That announcement was never made.The registration queue took around another 45 minutes to clear and by then there were around 50+ people waiting on the side of the registration desk which were late entries and had not been allocated a number. At that point and seeing that there was a risk that I would not get a number I approached the registration desk again and ask them to either make the announcement they promised to make or at least give me a new number so I could run.A lady from the registration desk spoke to the person who was making the announcements explaining the situation. For reasons that were never explained to me this person was not eager to make this announcement. The lady apologised to me and explained that unfortunately a number (and baggage label) could not be given to me. I did not see the point of arguing because already the 3 ladies at the registration desk had started arguing with the person who was supposed to make the announcement as they did not have enough numbers remaining to give to the people who had registered late.At that point it was already 9.15am and I decided to leave as it was clear to me that it would not be possible to run and had no baggage label to leave my backpack while running.

emma

3.0

Did the race in 2022

I booked this race to do as part of a longer run for marathon training. I arrived early to collect my race number and timed my 4 mile warm up perfectly to coincide with what should have been the start of the race but the start was delayed by 40 minutes! Far too long, it also messed up my plans for the rest of the morning/return train journey. It was a charity race so I didn’t want to complain or make a fuss but the delayed start messed up my intended running plan.

lois

4.0

Did the race in 2022

Great cause and atmosphere. Some organisational aspects have room for improvement.. started 30 mins late, no snacks left at the end and only XL t-shirts

alexander

5.0

Did the race in 2022

Great run!

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