On Sunday, the 17th of September, 2023, the Wm. F. Eggo Post 2597 membership would like to invite you, your family and friends to enjoy a fun filled day at our 3rd Annual “Freedom” Road Race.
WHERE: 104 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA
WHEN: SUNDAY, 17 SEP 2023
TIME: RACE STARTS AT 10:00 A.M.
RACE ROUTE: Right onto Boston Road, Right onto Lowell Street, Slight Left onto Old Elm Street, Through Faulkner Street and Mill area, Right at the island onto Rogers Street, Right onto Call Street, Right onto Pollard Street, Right onto Talbot Street, Left back onto Lowell Street, Left onto Colson Street, Right onto Old Elm Street, Left onto Franklin Street, Left onto Lowell Street, Left onto Boston Road
FINISH: at the Moose Club (3.1 miles)
Beneficiary: The funds we raise from this event will be used in furthering our mission of fostering camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts, serving our veterans, the military and our communities and to advocate on the behalf of all veterans.
Post-race Refreshments: Once again this year, Billerica Moose Club members are donating food and their time to grill for our race contestants.
Awards: For 1st place finishers in each race category.
Entertainment: Caryn from Curtis Knight Entertainment will provide a mix of great music prior to race start and for hours after the race.
Photography: Mr. David Rando to provide professional photographs of the event.
T-Shirts: T-shirts to all contestants guaranteed if registered by 14 SEP 23.
The Wm. F. Eggo VFW Post 2597 would like to thank all of the donors listed below for their VERY GENEROUS DONATIONS;
Marquis Tree Service
Billerica Moose Lodge
Billerica Fire Department Union
Billerica Police Department Paramedics Union
Sweeney’s Funeral Home
Marshall’s Autobody
Billerica Country Club
O’Connor Hardware Store
Enterprise Bank, North Billerica
Jack’s Junk Yard
Dunkin Donuts
VIP AUTO
High Octane Harley-Davidson
W.L. French Excavating Corporation
Garrison’s Restaurant Bar and Grill
Billerica Police Union 5A and 5B
Whole Foods, Bedford, MA
Market Basket, Tewksbury, MA
2023 VFW “Freedom” 5K in MEMORY OF MR. JAMES A. PERRY
This year’s race will be run in the memory of the late Mr. James Albert Perry. Mr. Perry was a United States Marine Corps (USMC) Vietnam Combat Veteran. Mr. Perry served his country honorably and with distinction both during wartime and peace. Sometime after his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps he became involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), where he formed a strong bond with fellow veterans, while assisting those veterans in need. Mr. Perry was described by his comrades at the Wm. F. Eggo VFW Post 2597 as a hardworking, caring and selfless man, who all remembered fondly as a “good friend.” Mr. Perry served as the Wm. F. Eggo VFW 2597 Post Commander for three (3) years, where he dedicated many hours of his time insuring Post members and many other veterans needs were met.
