Sixth Annual Price of Freedom Race – May 21, 2016

The annual Mark Forester Price of Freedom Race will be Saturday, May 21, 2016, beginning at 8:00 am.

The purpose of this race is to celebrate Mark’s life and to raise money for The Mark Forester Foundation.

The race will take place in his hometown of Haleyville, AL. We hope you will join us!
It will begin and end at the Haleyville High School football stadium. The address is:

Haleyville High School
2001 20th Street
Haleyville, AL 35565

Registration:

**Online registration is closed. You can still register Friday night at 7 pm at the Haleyville Middle School or Saturday morning before the races**

Here are the tentative race times:

8:00 am – Half marathon begins
8:30 am – 5k begins
8:30 am – Double dip begins. This means runners participate in the 5k and 10k (can’t do the same race twice).
9:30 am – 10k begins
10:30 am – 1 mile fun run begins
Fun run begins when the 10k ends, which will be around 10:30 am.

If you will be visiting Haleyville for the first time, here is a link with city information. Haleyville Chamber of Commerce

For all military participating in the walk or race: you have a place to stay at the city storm shelter, just like the last few years. If it gets too full (because space is limited), the Super Armory will be opened too. However, if there is severe weather, it has to be opened to the public.

Here are hotel options for the area:
1. The Fuller House Bed & Breakfast – Haleyville. This is a new amenity in town. Has 4 rooms, multiple beds. 205-269-7590. Address: 3315 Newburg Road, Haleyville, AL. Fills up fast.
2. Imperial Inn (formerly Windwood Inn) – Haleyville. This is an old hotel right in town. Phone 205-486-5205.
3. Hampton Inn – Winfield (27 miles away). Phone 205-487-1270.
4. Best Western – Russellville (27 miles away). Many of Mark’s teammates have stayed here for previous events. Phone 256-332-1002.
5. Hampton Inn – Jasper (40 miles). May be best for those coming from the south (if you can’t stay in Haleyville). Phone 205-221-3334.