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Special thanks to Iron Mountain Data Centers for their support of this special community event. The IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile walk\/run is a family-friendly event that is a fun and festive celebration of Independence Day!<\/p>\n

All 5k runners and 1 mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib and a digital finisher\u2019s certificate. All registrants will also receive a FREE 8 oz Kona Ice of their choice after the race!<\/p>\n

The 5k has a course time limit of 60 minutes (19 min\/mile). The 1 Mile Run\/Walk is not timed.<\/p>\n

A portion of the race proceeds benefit Hero\u2019s Bridge. This amazing charitable organization serves elderly veterans of World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars; bridging veterans to a better quality of life through age specific and innovative programs. For more information go to https:\/\/herosbridge.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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