About the Freedom 5K

Mission:
Milton's Freedom 5K seeks to provide the greater Milton community with a fun, laid back race that promotes not only the physical benefits of running, but also the camaraderie developed when a group of people sweat together to achieve a common goal.

Quick Facts:

   *  Founded in 2003 as a community service activity by Tom Cheney, a Milton High School student, the Freedom 5K is
      now in its 12th year
   *  It's the kick-off event to Milton's Fourth of July celebration
   *  Has grown from 35 participants its first two years to over 125 runners today
   *  100 percent of the proceeds go to the Milton Track and Cross Country Remembrance Scholarship

Who We Support: 
In 2006, the Freedom 5K committee established the Milton Track and Cross Country Remembrance Scholarship.  Awarded to an outstanding senior member of the Milton High School track and/or cross country team, the scholarship honors the dedication and unselfishness of our community volunteers.

This year, the scholarship will benefit a student with at least one parent involved in active military duty that is highly engaged in community service projects. If you'd like to nominate a candidate, please contact kmiller@miltonyouth.org. The 2018 Freedom Scholarship recipient will be announce at the Freedom 5k. 

Previous scholarship recipients:
    2014: Hannah Franzak      
     2012: Scott Hitchcox and Karleigh Manfredi 
     2011: Maxwell Curtiss
     2010: Maria Castine
     2009: Sean Ross