Get out and run Independence Day weekend guide

July 2, 1:25 PMDenver Trail Running ExaminerCourtney Johnson

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Show your love for this country and your thankfulness for the freedom to run by signing up for an Independence Day run.

July 3

5:30 pm

Three on the Tee- Erie, CO

Run a 5k on the trails of the Colorado National Golf Club, the premier golf course of the Front Range and home to University of Colorado’s Men and Women’s golf teams.

July 4

7 am

Gateway Canyons 4th of July Half Marathon and 5k- Gateway, CO

A fun dirt rolling course with a river crossing.

8 am

Boogie's Diner 5 Mile Race- Aspen, CO

Annual 5 mile race around Aspen.

Firecraker 5k- Fort Collins, CO

9th annual race on a flat and fast course through the city of Fort Collins.

Freedom Run 5k- Evergreen, CO

Benefiting Mt Evan's Hopsice, this 5k run goes through scenic neighborhoods in Evergreen.

Komen Northern Colorado Race for the Cure- Greeley, CO

5k run benefiting the Susan G Komen Foundation and the fight against breast cancer.

Liberty Bell 4 Mile- Denver, CO

4 mile race starting in Wash Park.

PPRR Nielson Challenge- Colorado Springs, CO

2 mile handicap race at North Monument Valley Park.

8:30 am

HRCA Independence Day 5k- Highlands Ranch, CO

Family friendly run on the paved trails on Highlands Ranch.

Independence 10k- Breckenridge, CO

Scenic 10k trail run with some of the best views of Breckenridge.

8:45 am

Buena Vista Freedom 5k- Buena Vista, CO

Run along the Arkansas River and through town. Race day registration available.

9 am

Firecraker 5k- Leadville, CO

5k run around Leadville bringing the start to the Independence Day festivities.

Four on the 4th- Boulder, CO

4k on a flat course complete with post race celebration and plenty of Avery Beer. Overall winners win their weight in beer.

Lone Tree Firecracker 5k- Lone Tree, CO

5k benefiting the Hearts Across the Miles organization.

Run for Independence- Winter Park, CO

5-mile course follows the flat, scenic Fraser River Trail from Winter Park to Fraser.

July 5

7 am

Summer Roundup Trail Run 12k- Colorado Springs, CO

12k in Bear Creek Open Space.

8 am

La Sportiva Vail HillClimb- Vail, CO

7.5 mile climb from Vail Village to Vail Mountain Summit.

Mountain Madness Half Marathon- Steamboat Springs, CO

Rolling course mostly on pavement.

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