Operation Homefront, the national non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors will have its annual Freedom Walk for 2014 in Pennsylvania, starting 9 a.m., Nov. 8 at Deep Meadow Park, 1020 Horsham Road, Horsham.
Day-of registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m.
“We are honored to continue the tradition of the Freedom Walk here in Pennsylvania,” said PA/DE/NJ Executive Director Peter Stinson. “This is a great way to reflect on the lives lost in the attacks on 9/11 and to remember the sacrifices that our military has made to keep us free.”
Opening ceremonies will include local State Representative Tom Murt. State Rep. Murt, who is a retired Staff Sergeant in the Army, will conclude the ceremony with a few words of reflection before kicking off the run.
For those avid runners, there will be a professional timing service on hand to record runners’ times for the 5k component with awards given out to those who place in the top 3 of each age group with the fastest times. For those who chose to walk, there will path that will take walkers on a 1 mile long stroll through beautiful Deep Meadow Park.
Runners and walkers are encouraged to register for the event ahead of time. Registration can be done online at https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/onlineform1.php?id=270. Only those who register early will be guaranteed a t-shirt in their size.
