This run begins on your watch for virtual runners and at 0830hrs on Sunday for our in-person runners. 

This race is to celebrate the Independence Day or Freedom Day for African Americans held in bondage by slavery. This holiday commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans throughout the former Confederacy of the southern United States.

Participants can run in the 5K or 10K for FREE but must pay a small fee to enter into the race. Race participants will receive a finishers medal and have the chance to win a prize.

5K Racers registration - $25 

10K Racers registration - $35

• 5K and 10K top age groups for Male & Female winners will receive a trophy.

• All runners and racers will receive a race day bib, water, and fruit.

• NO Team Attendance trophy for the group with the largest number of registered participants

• Finisher medals will be on sale for $15 for non racers. T Shirts for non racers will be on sale for $20.

All racers that register before June 12th will receive a short-sleeve race shirt with their paid registration*. After this date, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed.

NO REFUNDS due to non participation. If this race is canceled due to COVID-19, partial refunds or exchanges will be issued.

**The race route will be marked with posters and black arrows spray painted on the road.

***Due to the limited amount of registrants, roads will not be closed to traffic. For streets opened to traffic, runners must run on the sidewalk or right side of the road. Runners must look out and or give the right away to vehicles as well.

Due to COVID-19, we are limiting the number of participants for this race in order to be able to properly socially distance. Be advised: We will use a Forehead thermometer to check your temperature when you pick up your packet. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or a fever on race day, please stay home. Masks may be removed during your run but please social distance when possible during the run. 

Cancellation/Refund Policy
We have a No refund policy. If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is cancelled, you can still receive your shirt and medal. You can switch to virtual by running the race on your own time and on your own course. If you can’t make the event you are responsible for picking up your shirt and medal at packet pick up. We will not cancel for cold, rain drizzle, or snow. The only cause for cancellation would be hazardous and adverse weather conditions (ice, severe winds, lightning, heavy rain showers, thunderstorms, etc). We will try our best to reschedule the race first. If cancellation is necessary, we will do our best to inform you via email, announcements and posts on Dilbert Sports Running Club , and on our website at Dilbert Sports © . Any shirts that have not been picked up at packet pick-up on race day are open for late registration participants. If you want to guarantee that your shirt will be available, you need to pick up your packet at one of the packet pick up locations/times. If you're an member of Dilbert Sports Running Club at https://localraces.com/dilbertsports you may request a full refund for any and all races hosted by Dilbert Sports.