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The Price of FreedomOn 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) |
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2013 Price of Freedom Race Sponsors
The link below has the names of all the sponsors for this year's race. These businesses recognize that freedom is not free and deserve our support. Thank you sponsors!
Honey Badger contributed 100% of their sales from the race to Mark's foundation. They are also donating 100% of their net proceeds from their Liberty water bottle sales, to The Mark Forester Foundation.
Please visit their web site to learn more about Honey Badger performance energy drink.
Please visit their web site to learn more about Honey Badger performance energy drink.
We are also very grateful to Daryl Rowe and Southland Safes for donating the gun safe that auctioned off. Thanks to his generous support, we raised enough money for another scholarship. The winner of the gun safe was Randy Kilpatrick.
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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:
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:
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:
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.
Click below to view the 10k race. Notice it is basically the 5k doubled.
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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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.
Also, pictures will be posted soon.
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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.
Click the link below to see the list of sponsors for this year's events.
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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:
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:
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.
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.
Click below to view the 10k race. Notice it is basically the 5k doubled.
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