
From the Organizer
The 6th Clifton Park Freedom Mile is on July 4th at 11:50 AM prior to the Clifton Park 4th of July Parade. Route is from the Shen campus entrance on 146, left on Vischer Ferry Road and a quick left into the Clifton Park Common for the finish. Course map is below. The Clifton Park Freedom Mile is supported by the Town of Clifton Park and benefits 3 seasons of cross country/track & field at Shenendehowa.
Awards will be given in the following age groups: 1-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Giveaway is guaranteed to the first 150 registered. It is a running hat.
Individual Registration: $25 per person until July 3rd, Race Day Registration is $30.
Family Registration: 4 people from the same household can register for $80 until July 3rd at 6pm. You will have the opportunity to apply this discount when your cart qualifies. Race day registration for families of 4 will be $90. 5 people from the same household can register for $90 until July 3rd at 6pm. Race day registration for families of 5 will be $100.
Don't want to run the race but still want to participate? Be a Route Rooter! Our runners need a cheering section! The first 75 to register as a Route Rooter will receive a cowbell (to use on the parade route). Route Rooter registration is $10. To register as a Route Rooter, please select "Route Rooter" as your participation type. Route Rooters do not receive giveaways.
Pick up your gift at packet pickup or the race finish line at Clifton Park Common starting at 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albany Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
308 ft
Nearest Airport
ALB
Albany International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Freedom Mile
Jul 4, 2026