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Gus 5K
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Gus 5K

Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States View on map
Nov 07, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Step up to the plate and join us for the Gus 5K, a family-friendly fun run inspired by everyone’s favorite mascot, GUS of the Fredericksburg Nationals! Whether you're sprinting like you're stealing home or jogging to enjoy the sights, this race is a celebration of community, baseball, and giving back.

⚾ Course Highlights:

  • Start at the "First Base Line," near Virginia Credit Union Stadium, where Gus himself will send you off with his signature high-fives.
  • Wind through the scenic streets of Fredericksburg, passing stations decked out in red, white and blue—just like Gus’s favorite gear.
  • Cross the "Home Plate Finish Line" on the field at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, with cheering fans in the stands and music pumping through the speakers!

💥 Race-Day Features:

  • Mascot Madness: Join Gus and his mascot pals for a pre-race warmup and photo ops.
  • Team Spirit Stops: Volunteers in FredNats jerseys will keep you motivated with water, cheers and baseball-themed surprises along the course.
  • Post-Race Celebration: After the race, enjoy ballpark snacks, games and a Gus-themed medal ceremony.

💜Supporting the Community:


Proceeds from the Gus Dash 5K benefit the Fredericksburg Nationals Foundation, supporting local youth programs, education initiatives and community outreach. Every step you take helps us make a positive impact in the Fredericksburg area.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of the FredNats, a running enthusiast, or just here for the fun, this event is a home run for everyone. Lace up, step out, and dash for a cause with Gus leading the way!

Pick your distance

Running

5K

Nov 07, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Kids 1 Mile (12 and Under)

Nov 07, 2026 1.6K 9:00 AM
$25.00
Open

1 Mile (13 & Up)

Nov 07, 2026 1.6K 9:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fredericksburg, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 4.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 15.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 0.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
47.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 7, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 7, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 21m

The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 5:04 PM local time (EST) in Fredericksburg on November 7, 2026 — 10h 21m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 37 Fredericksburg events

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