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#FreedomRun

Enjoy the historic sights and sounds of Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA during the Freedom Initiative’s first #FreedomRun!

Our #FreedomRun is your chance to help the Freedom Initiative free political prisoners in the Middle East and North Africa.

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On October 29, 2023, join the Freedom Initiative at the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) for our #FreedomRun. This year, the Freedom Initiative is a proud Charity Partner of the Marine Corps Marathon. As an MCM Charity Partner, the Freedom Initiative is offering limited guaranteed entries to the MCM Marathon and 10K Run. 

Last day for runner registration is August 31!

Join Us for the Marathon

26.2 MILES

Participants must be able to maintain a pace of 14 minutes per mile.

You will receive:
  • A guaranteed entry to the Marathon
  • Branded merch
  • Fundraising material and support
  • Training group

#FreedomRun Registration Fees

Registration fee: $200

Fundraising goal: $600

Encourage your family, friends and colleagues to support you and the Freedom Initiative. Your contribution will directly support the Freedom Initiative’s work to free political prisoners in the Middle East and North Africa.

6.2 MILES

Participants must be 10 years old and up and able to maintain a pace of 20 minutes per mile.

You will receive:
  • A guaranteed entry to the 10K
  • Branded merch
  • Fundraising material and support
  • Training group

#FreedomRun Registration Fees

Registration fee: $65

Fundraising goal: $600

Encourage your family, friends and colleagues to support you and the Freedom Initiative. Your contribution will directly support the Freedom Initiative’s work to free political prisoners in the Middle East and North Africa.

Meet a #FreedomRun Ambassador

The Freedom Initiative’s Freedom Run Ambassadors are leaders with a passion for human rights in the Middle East and North Africa. As Freedom Run Ambassadors in this October’s Marine Corps Marathon, they will play a vital role in helping the Freedom Initiative raise awareness about the human cost of unjust detention.

Areej Al-Sadhan

$60,000 for 60,000 Political Prisoners

At the Freedom Initiative, every dollar makes a difference. Your support will help us advocate for the freedom of political prisoners, push for U.S. policies that protect human rights, and hold abusers accountable.

Your donation makes hope against all odds possible.

$450

$60,000

About the Marine Corps Marathon

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is one of the largest marathons in the U.S. and the best marathon for beginners. The MCM is also the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, earning it the nickname, “The People’s Marathon.”

No Federal or Marine Corps endorsement of sponsor is implied.

Additional Resources

For questions and concerns, please contact [email protected] for more information.