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Freedom Road 5K and Jefferson Mile

A Benefit for
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP)

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The War on Drugs destroys lives and the economy while accomplishing absolutely nothing, other than overflowing the prisons and forcing violent offenders onto the street. As a result, in California we spend more for our prisons than we do for our schools.

5K and Jefferson Mile

Both certified courses visit some of Golden Gate Park's best views. The scenic 5K course is relatively flat with a couple of easy hills and no repeats. The Mile course is flat and fast.

8:30 AM, Friday, July 04, 2008 4th of July : The Jefferson Mile starts 8:30 AM at the Bowling Green and the 5K starts 9:00 AM on JFK, near the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. Race day registration is from 7:30 AM on JFK Drive at Middle Drive. in Golden Gate Park. Both are USA Track & Field (USATF) certified courses. The mile is a flat, fast loop while the 5K has a couple of mild hills around Stow Lake. There is Parking in and around the park and new underground parking at 10th Avenue & Fulton Street.

Pre-registration Entry: $25 (5K or Mile) until June 23, 2008, and $30 thereafter.
$30 (5K and Mile Combo) until June 23, 2008, and $35 thereafter.
Race-Day Entry: $30 (5K or Mile) from 7:00 AM on JFK Drive at Middle Drive in Golden Gate Park.
$35 (5K and Mile Combo) from 7:00 AM on JFK Drive at Middle Drive in Golden Gate Park.

Prize drawings and prizes for winners and the top pledge collector.

USA Track & Field (USATF) Certified - Awards 3 deep in all divisions.

Age divisions: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

Download a LEAP pledge sheet for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), to help end the war on drugs.

Download a poster 8.5 x 11 poster (pdf) and post it to promote Freedom Road.

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