Independence Freedom Day 5k/ Down Hill Mile

Race Overview

T-shirts - are sold out. Remember next year to sign up early!!!!!!

New Course Announcement

• Course History: In 2025 we ran a new course and things went great.
• Event Details: Join Grayson County Parks and Recreation and Blue Devil Cross Country boosters for our 11th annual 5k on July 4, 2025.
• Course Difficulty: The 5k course is rated at medium/hard with some hills.
• Fast Mile: The downhill mile is super fast! This race is a separate competitive race for all ages.

Registration Information

• Pricing: Registration for the 5k or down hill mile is $25 or register for both races for $30!
• T-shirt Policy: If you enter the Double, you will only receive one t-shirt if you register in the window to receive a shirt.
• How to Register: Registration at runsignup.com.
• Free Offer: Kids fun run is free.

Starting Times

• Race Day Registration: 7:00-7:45.
• Down Hill Mile: 7:45.
• 5k Start Time: 8:10ish.
• Independence Parade: 10:00.

Race Course Details

• 5k Course: The race will begin in the GCHS parking lot…take a right onto Main St… left on Nautilus Way… Right onto Powerhouse Rd - stay straight and enter the trail that leads to Grayson Rec. Pool. Go through the pool parking lot and turn right onto County Park Lane. Take the first right into the lower field parking area. Follow cones to Industrial Park Lane. Turn right onto the sidewalk (Main Street) and return to school.
• Down Hill Mile: Starting line is on the sidewalk in front of Carter National Bank (Main Street) stay straight on the sidewalk to Grayson Industrial Park to finish! 100 percent downhill! You will be shuttled back to GCHS afterwards.

Awards

• Winner Plaque: Awards for male/female categories.
• Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive a medal.
• Awards Policy: No Age group awards!