Freedom to Move Mile
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 20 Whittier Street, Andover, MA
- Distance
- 1 Mile
- Price
- $20
From the Organizer
Run, jog, or walk in our wicked fast downhill mile race then join the Rainbow Day Party with a Purpose in the Town Park.
Inspired by the legacy of Sidney Mae Olson, the Rainbow Fund is on a mission to make every Massachusetts community a place where kids are free to move. Your support will help our nonprofit to build a bike park for kids and continue our work.
The course starts at the top of Summer Street in Andover and runners will fly down Summer and make one turn at Whittier Street to finish in the Park. Celebrate that new PR with our party in the Park.
9:00 Wave 1: Elite wave - all runners with an estimated finish time under 6:00
9:02 Wave 2: Competitive wave - all runners with an estimated finish time 6:00-7:30
9:04 Wave 3: Citizen wave- all runners with an estimated time 7:30-10
9:06 Wave 4: Rainbow wave- all other runners and walkers. Runners with strollers and dogs please start in this wave.
Please park at the finish area and use the walk to the start as your warmup. We love bikes and scooters but please leave those at the party in the park with our bike/scooter valet and run or walk the Freedom to Move mile.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
78°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lawrence, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Andover, MA
City Elevation
161 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Freedom to Move Mile?
- Freedom to Move Mile is a running race held in Andover, Massachusetts on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Freedom to Move Mile?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Andover, Massachusetts at 20 Whittier Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freedom to Move Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freedom to Move Mile
Sep 5, 2026