New format for the Freed to Run fundraiser

Freed to Run 4.0 still will feature six marathons in six days, Nov. 16-21, from Tallahassee to Jacksonville, but for the first time the final leg will be on Saturday and the route will conclude with a 14-mile home stretch on the Baldwin Trail.

Freed to Run founder and Gunster shareholder Mike Freed said the change was made to allow greater participation in the annual fundraiser for the Freed to Run 4.0 Northeast Florida Medical Legal Partnership endowment at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.

“Having the sixth marathon and the 5K on a Saturday will make it easier for folks who work Monday through Friday to participate. Due to the pandemic, we wanted to make sure everyone could participate in the way that felt safest to them. Teams can even run a virtual marathon, making the handoff at the end of each leg via Zoom or however they choose,” Freed said.

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