Every 4th of July, hundreds of runners gather at Memorial Park in Claremont for the Annual Freedom 5K run hosted by Claremont High Schools Cross Country Team. While the 4th of July festivities have fallen victim to the COVID-19, the tradition will continue on with a virtual race.
This Virtual Race is a physical race from any location you choose. You can run/walk/bike on a treadmill or stationary bike, jog around a park, or even down the sidewalk. You mark the starting line, you run/walk/bike your race, at your pace, at the time of your choosing.
- This CXCP Independence Virtual Race will last the entire month of July!
- Participation in this event is completely FREE!
- Participate anywhere you want. You can run, walk, or bike, indoors or outdoors. Your Time, Your Pace, Your Community.
- Every person who registers will be automatically entered into a raffle for ONE men's and ONE women's pair of running shoes from FLEET FEET in Rancho Cucamonga.
How to Participate
- First, log on to the Claremont Cross Country Website and register each person participating.
- During the month of July, log your virtual race by taking screenshots showing your distance traveled and time with apps like Strava, Garmin, or Zwift.
- Come back and visit the CXCP Independence Virtual Race website, post photos, and share your achievement with your family and friends on your social media platforms. Connect with other runners/bikers and friends on the Virtual Race platform and challenge them to see if they can meet their goals and beat your times.
- Have fun with it and share your experience.
Your participation in the race benefits the Claremont HS Cross Country Program. Should you wish to donate to the team, any amount is appreciated. Donations from this event will help to support more than l00 student-athletes who participate in this inclusive, yet elite athletic program at Claremont High School. Proceeds from the event help keep the program accessible to all students by subsidizing costs for uniforms, meet entries, transportation, and other support services.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please click the "Questions" button on the Cross Country website and fill out the form
DISCLAIMER: The event organizers urge all participants to take precautions to observe safe social distancing and to follow local, county, or state COVID-19 guidelines. By registering, you are agreeing that you are participating at your own risk. Stay safe and have fun!
