Fallen Heroes 5 Miler - Virtual 5 Miler
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Distance
5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Welcome back, runners, to the annual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler. It's 4th of July race you are looking for! Start your celebration for the 4th with a 5-mile run through the streets of historic 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. Anyone can participate in this 5-mile run. The race will begin at James Monroe High School at the track. New Changes to the race this year: Start Time: 7:00 a.m. Packet pickups: 2 days available Charge for picking up packet on day of the race ($25.00) Packet pickup OPPORTUNITIES: Saturday, July 3, 2027 Time: 1-5 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2027 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 6:00 a.m.- 6:30 a.m. inside James Monroe High School. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A CHARGE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON THE DAY OF THE RACE OF $25.00; this excludes new registrations. 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. Two prizes will be given for the best Patriotic outfit: Best Male and Best Female. $100.00 to each winner All fees are nonrefundable.
Typical conditions
For events around July 2027 in Fredericksburg, VA, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.
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This event is listed in Fredericksburg, VA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
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