Fallen Heroes 5 Miler
About this race
Welcome back runners to the annual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler.
Come out and run the through the amazing streets of downtown Fredericksburg. The starting location will be held at James Monroe High School. The race is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes, a local non-profit organization that provides support to the veterans and first responders in need of assistance in the local community.
This is the 7th race in the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix series in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club.
The race will begin at James Monroe High School at the track.
Packet pick up: Friday, July 3, 2026 Time: 1-6 p.m.
Location: Lucky Road Run Shop 1865 Carl D. Silver Pkwy 22401
Packets will also be available the day of the race between 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot of James Monroe High School. Please arrive early to retrieve your packet to be ready to start promptly. Race will begin at 7:30 a.m.
- Entry Fees:
February 17th –April 8th: $35.00 - April 9th-June 8th: $40.00
- June 9th- July 2nd: $45.00
- July 3rd- July 4th: $50.00
In order to receive your free shirt, you must register by June 8th
Extra shirts will be available for purchase with a limited supply on the day of the race . Cost: $20.00
Sign Up Early to get your shirt.
Age Groups - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over Overall winners will be presented awards in both the men and women division; 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
All finishers will receive a medal. Happy 250th Anniversary!
Two prizes will be given for the best Patriotic outfit: Best Male and Best Female. $50.00 to each winner
All fees are non refundable.
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2022 for the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler. It's a fantastic 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Fredericksburg.
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Fallen Heroes 5 Miler
Get ready to bring on your best patriotic reflection of Independence for the Annual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler Race. Bring your flags, your favorite red, white and blue shorts, tutu’s, socks, hats or anything that shows you are ready to show your patriotism. This event is associated with the FARC (Fredericksburg Area Running Club) through their Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series. This run is a scenic 5 Mile USATF Certified Course which runs along the Rappahannock River and other shaded areas of the City of Fredericksburg. This race is run by the Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes: a local non-profit that provides support to the Veterans and First Responders in need of assistance in our local community. The race will begin at Caroline Street between Lafayette and Frederick and finishing at Charlotte Street between Princess Anne and Caroline Street. RACE STARTS AT 7:30 a.m. PROMPTLY Race Day Registration: July 4th: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Visitors Center at 706 Caroline Street. Please allow enough time to complete your registration process. Race will start approximately 2.5 blocks from location. You may register the same day of the event. Entry Fees: Postmarked no later than: February 17th – June 7th $30 June 8th – July 2nd $40 July 3rd, July 4th – $45 You Must register by June 8th to receive a shirt. We cannot guarantee a shirt after the 8th of June. Packet pickup day: Sunday, July 3rd at Lucky Road Run Shop Address: 1865 Carl D Silver Pkwy Unit #110 Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 Time: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is highly recommended for packets to be picked up on this day. Overall winners will be presented awards in both the men and women division.1st, 2nd and 3rd. We have added a new age group for the 70 and older due to the abundance of registrants in this category. Age Groups - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over Overall top Male and top Female: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Specialty awards for best man and woman: Patriotic/Independence Day outfit reflecting their support to our military and country See you soon Downtown...
Virtual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler
This event is associated with the FARC (Fredericksburg Area Running Club)through their Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series. Entry Fees: Postmarked no later than: February 17th – June 7th $25 June 8th – July 2nd $35 July 3rd, July 4th – $40 You Must register by June 8th to receive a shirt. We cannot guarantee a shirt after the 8th of June. Packet pickup day: Sunday, July 3rd at Lucky Road Run Shop Address: 1865 Carl D Silver Pkwy Unit #110 Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 Time: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Fredericksburg in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Fredericksburg
Fallen Heroes 5 Miler takes place in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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