PRESS RELEASE: 

For immediate release: April 3, 2023

Contact: Catherine Ross, Executive Director, Winter Park & Fraser Chamber

Phone: 970-726-4118

Email: cross@playwinterpark.com

 

Winter Park & Fraser Chamber announces the return of Rendezvous Run For Independence

5K run/walk is part of the Chamber’s 4th of July celebrations.

 

Winter Park, CO — The Winter Park & Fraser Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Rendezvous Run For Independence, a 5-kilometer run/walk on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. The run/walk begins at 9:00 am at the Gondola Plaza at the Winter Park Resort, following along the Fraser River Trail until finishing at the Rendezvous Event Center in downtown Winter Park. 

 

Race registration occurs in advance online and at the Winter Park Information Center on July 2nd from 12 pm-4 pm, and July 3 from 9 am-4 pm. Race participants can pick up their bibs at registration on the days prior to the race (July 2 and 3), or on the morning of the race start at the Gondola Plaza at the Winter Park Resort. Refreshments, awards, and prize giveaways will be provided at the race finish at the Rendezvous Event Center. Race participants also receive a t-shirt, but t-shirts are limited, so register early to guarantee a t-shirt. 

 

Parking for race participants is available at the Winter Park Resort’s Vintage parking lot, village parking garage, or North Bench lots. Parking will not be available at the Gondola Plaza. Participants can also get a ride from town to the resort on The Lift, the town of Winter Park’s free bus transit system. 

 

Prices, event protocols and additional information on PlayWinterPark.com. 

 

Chamber events complement an already robust list of activities and events offered by community businesses that take advantage of Winter Park's world-class mountain setting. Additional opportunities abound for biking, boating, golfing, hiking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding, summer tubing, and more. For the current list of summer events, please visit playwinterpark.com/events.

 

About the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber

The Winter Park & Fraser Chamber was established in 1973 and is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (6). Our membership is comprised of approximately 350 area business owners and operators who are directly or indirectly engaged in commerce fueled by the tourism industry in our area. The chamber is committed to promoting our members' businesses with the goal of creating a prosperous and healthy community. playwinterpark.com