Look for a record number of runners for the Coors Freedom Run Thursday in Junction City, or in reality the Freedom Runs.

For the third consecutive year there will be a 5-K run in addition to the traditional 10-K run.

Trey Vernon, Race Coordinator, Trey Vernon said as of Thursday approximately 430 runners had signed up for the Fourth of July event. “So I’m guessing about 500 people race day which will be almost 100 over last year. ”

Vernon said the 5-K will have significantly more runners than the K. “It’s got about 300, and then there’s probably going to be close to 200 in the 10-K.  The 5-K run covers a 3.1 mile distance, and the 10-K a 6.2 mile distance.

The Freedom Run has been the traditional kickoff to Sundown Salute activities on the Fourth of July in Junction City.

The 5-K begins at 7 a.m. and the 10-K at 7:30 a.m.   Both runs begin and end at Heritage Park in downtown Junction City.