Let Freedom Run 2003

We will REMEMBER AND HONOR as we once again celebrate the spirit of America by running 4 miles from Pier 84 at Hudson River Park, past the World Trade Center site, to Battery Park on September 13th, 2003. Be a part of this special event and show the world that our city, our country, and our spirit are stronger than ever before. This year the Master of Ceremonies for Let Freedom Run will be WCBS Reporter Kirstin Cole. All proceeds from the event will benefit the New York Police and Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund, a non-profit organization that assists the families of fallen New York City firefighters, police officers, Port Authority police officers and EMS personnel.

Date:	September 13, 2003
Place:	Pier 84 (44th St. and the Hudson River) to Battery Park, Manhattan
Tickets:	Viewing is free to the public! Participation is limited, so register early!
Honorary Co-Chairs:	Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Governor George E. Pataki

For more information, please visit www.letfreedomrun.org or contact the New York City Sports Commission at 212.487.7120.


The start of the inaugural Let Freedom Run - September 14th, 2002

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	Let Freedom Run 2002

Date:	September 14, 2002
Place:	Pier 84 (44th St. and the Hudson River) to Battery Park, Manhattan
Tickets:	Viewing is free to the public! Participation is limited, so register early!
Honorary Co-Chairs:	Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Governor George E. Pataki

The City and State of New York joined forces to create an event to REMEMBER AND HONOR the tragedies of September 11th. On Saturday, September 14, 2002, the New York City Sports Commission in conjunction with the Achilles Track Club and Hudson River Park Trust, hosted a four-mile fun run in lower Manhattan. Let Freedom Run was presented by Modell’s Sporting Goods, and was also sponsored by Nike, Silverstein Properties, Equinox Fitness Clubs, Cushman & Wakefield, American Building Maintenance, and Runner's World Magazine. The race began at the Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 and will finished in Battery Park. Runners ran along the West Side Highway, past the World Trade Center site and finished in Battery Park, where they had a tremendous view of the Statue of Liberty. A commemorative event, the race was intended to show the world that New York City is stronger than ever. Concluding the run, there was a celebration of life in Battery Park that included food, drink and music for all to enjoy. Proceeds from the event benefited the Gift of New York. The Gift of New York is a non-profit initiative that provides the families of those who died in the September 11th terrorist attacks with access, at no cost, for the 18-month period from the 2001 holiday season through the Spring of 2003, to the full range of Greater New York's entertainment, cultural and sports events, performances and exhibitions. For more information on thge Gift of New York, please visit www.thegiftofnewyork.org. Applications for this race were available at www.letfreedomrun.org or by contacting the Achilles Track Club at 212.354.0300. To see pictures from this event, please visit our Let Freedom Run Slide Show Page. For more information on this event, please visit our Let Freedom Run Press Release Page.

Last Updated On: Monday, August 25, 2003