Believe With Me Freedom 4 Miler
Believe With Me Freedom 4 Miler
🇺🇸 Run to Honor Our Fallen Heroes This Independence Day in Tequesta
Celebrate Independence Day with purpose by participating in the Freedom 4 Miler, a meaningful race through the Village of Tequesta that honors America’s fallen military heroes while supporting the children of Gold Star families.
Hosted to benefit Believe With Me, this inspiring event raises funds for the organization’s Gold Star Christmas Project, which provides Christmas gifts to more than 2,500 children of fallen soldiers and service members each year. Every step you take helps make a difference in the lives of families who have sacrificed so much for our country.
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕖 Opening Ceremony: 7:00 AM
🏃 Race Begins: 7:15 AM
📍 Village of Tequesta, FL
❤️ More Than a Race
The Freedom 4 Miler is unlike any other Independence Day run. Each mile of the course is dedicated to a local fallen hero, giving participants the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by members of our military.
Along the route, you’ll find:
🇺🇸 Tribute signs honoring local fallen heroes
🎵 Patriotic music
🍎 Refreshment stations and snacks
📖 Stories about each honored service member
Many of the heroes’ families attend the event and welcome runners at the finish line, making this a moving and unforgettable experience.
🎁 Support Gold Star Families
All proceeds benefit Believe With Me’s Gold Star Christmas Project, helping provide Christmas gifts to children who have lost a parent in military service.
As part of the organization’s “Christmas in July” initiative, participants are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate on race day.
🏅 Race Highlights
🏃 Professionally chip-timed 4-mile course
🌴 Scenic route through the Village of Tequesta and Tequesta Country Club
👕 Short-sleeve Sport-Tek race shirt for the first 800 registered participants
🏅 Custom finisher’s medal for the first 800 participants
🏆 Awards
- Overall Male & Female Champions
- Overall Masters Male & Female Champions
- Each receives an Engel Cooler (valued at $300)
- Age Group Awards
- Custom Engel Tumblers
- Top three finishers in five-year age groups
- Age divisions from Under 15 through 80+
Why Participate?
🇺🇸 Honor local fallen heroes
❤️ Support Gold Star families
🎁 Help provide Christmas gifts to children of fallen service members
🏃 Enjoy a beautiful, professionally organized Independence Day race
👨👩👧 Be part of a meaningful community tradition
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply looking for a meaningful way to begin your Fourth of July, the Freedom 4 Miler offers an unforgettable opportunity to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while giving back to military families.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕖 Opening Ceremony: 7:00 AM
🏃 Race Start: 7:15 AM
📍 Village of Tequesta, Florida
🎁 Optional Donation: Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to support the Believe With Me Gold Star Christmas Project.
