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The Price of Freedom

On September 29th, 2010, Senior Airman Mark Forester, beloved son, brother and friend was killed in Afghanistan while attempting to save a fallen comrade. We hope that you find Mark's story a source of inspiration, patriotism and proof that heroes are real.

Mark was a member of the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope AFB, NC. His website is dedicated to all Combat Controllers as well as US Servicemen, both past and present. We are eternally grateful for their service and sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy.

Mark A. Forester - JAG 28
(May 15, 1981 - September 29, 2010)
Alabama
“He is a Sheepdog, one that stands silent and alone in the night to get between the flock that he loves and the wolves bent on their destruction.” - Lt Col Dave Grossman

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02.01.13

Third annual Price of Freedom Race - May 18, 2013

The third annual Mark Forester Price of Freedom Race will be Saturday, May 18, 2013, beginning at 9:00 am.

The purpose of this race is to celebrate Mark's life and to raise money for The Mark Forester Foundation.

The race will take place in his hometown of Haleyville, AL. It will begin and end at Haleyville High School. The address is:

Haleyville High School
2001 20th Street
Haleyville, AL 35565

**online registration has now closed. You can still sign up on race day beginning at 7:00 am.**

Registration:

Click HERE to register via Active.com

Note: there are no additional active.com processing fees to register on line this year. Register now before prices increase on April 1.

Notice the banner along top and bottom of page titled "Mark's 2013 Race Registration". These buttons will be an easy way to get info and to register for the race from any page on this web site. We hope you plan to attend this special event with us, whether you're a newcomer or repeat runner--we welcome and invite you all.

You can also print out the registration form and mail in. Click the link below to open form:

download 3rd Annual Mark Race Registration.pdf

If you will be visiting Haleyville for the first time, here is a link with city information. Haleyville Chamber of Commerce

Here are hotel options for the area:
1. Imperial Inn (formerly Windwood Inn) - Haleyville. This is an old hotel right in town. Phone 205-486-5205.
2. Hampton Inn - Winfield (27 miles away). Phone 205-487-1270.
3. Best Western - Russellville (27 miles away). Many of Mark's teammates have stayed here for previous events. Phone 256-332-1002.
4. Hampton Inn - Jasper (40 miles). May be best for those coming from the south (if you can't stay in Haleyville). Phone 205-221-3334.

T-shirts this year are provided by T-Riffic Tees. We thank them for their support.

Below are a few pictures from last year's race:
The course is officially certified and maps are available. Click below to view the 5k race.

download ACF7A78.pdf

Click below to view the 10k race. Notice it is basically the 5k doubled.

download ACF7A79.pdf

Racers doing memorial pushups after the race last year.
A young 1 mile fun-runner.
This years race has been picked as one of the Tuscaloosa Track Club's Grand Prix races.
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05.21.12

2012 Price of Freedom Race results now posted

Click the links below to view results for the 10k, 5k, and 1 mile. You will see a page with division winners, as well as times for each participant. Thanks for your participation in another successful race weekend in Haleyville.

Also, pictures will be posted soon.

download 10k overall division winners-results.pdf


download 5k overall division winners-results.pdf


download 1 mile overall division winners-results.pdf

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05.20.12

2012 Price of Freedom Race and Memorial Birthday Walk Sponsors

Once again, we appreciate every single one of our sponsors. Without the generosity of these companies, organizations, and individuals in our community; this race, walk, and events surrounding it would not be possible. Please give your business to these patriotic companies and organizations whenever possible. They support our military and our fallen. And once again, special thanks to the City of Haleyville and the Haleyville City Schools for all their support and accommodations.

Click the link below to see the list of sponsors for this year's events.

download 2nd Annual Mark Sponsor List.pdf

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12.09.11

Price of Freedom Race - May 19, 2012

The second annual Mark Forester Price of Freedom Race will be Saturday, May 19, 2012.

The purpose of this race is to celebrate Mark's life and to raise money for The Mark Forester Foundation.

The race will take place in his hometown of Haleyville, AL. It will begin and end at Haleyville High School. The address is:

Haleyville High School
2001 20th Street
Haleyville, AL 35565

Registration:

**on line registration has ended. See you in Haleyville on the 19th**

Notice the banner along top and bottom of page titled "Mark's 2012 Race Registration". These buttons will be an easy way to get info and to register for the race. We hope you plan to attend this special event with us, whether you're a newcomer or second-timer--we welcome and invite you all.

You can also print out the registration form and mail in. Click the link below to open form:

download 2nd Annual Price of Freedom Race Registration.pdf

If you will be visiting Haleyville for the first time, here is a link with city information. Haleyville Chamber of Commerce

Here are hotel options for the area:
1. Imperial Inn (formerly Windwood Inn) - Haleyville. This is an old hotel right in town. Rate is $42/night. Tell them it's for Mark's walk. Phone 205-486-5205.
2. Hampton Inn - Winfield (27 miles away). They are blocking 6-10 rooms for the race/walk weekend. Tell them it's for Mark's walk in Haleyville and the rate is $89/night, breakfast included. Phone 205-487-1270.
3. Best Western - Russellville (27 miles away). Many of Mark's teammates have stayed here for previous events. Rate is $67.99/night, breakfast included. Phone 256-332-1002.
4. Hampton Inn - Jasper (40 miles). May be best for those coming from the south (if you can't stay in Haleyville). Rates are TBD. Phone 205-221-3334.
The course is officially certified and maps are available. Click below to view the 5k race.

download Mark Forester POF 5K Map.pdf

Click below to view the 10k race. Notice it is basically the 5k doubled.

download Mark Forester POF 10K Map.pdf

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05.17.11

Price of Freedom 10k and 5k race results are now posted

Click below to go to Tuscaloosa Track Club and view race results in Haleyville for 5k and 10k. Links are in right hand column of page.

Race results
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