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Heritage 5 Miler
July 4, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
$35
The Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes are welcoming this great honor to host the 41st Annual Heritage Festival 5 Mile Race. We are excited to work with FARC to be apart of their Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series.
LINK TO SIGN UP:
https://runsignup.com/…/Frederic…/HeritageFestival5Miler
https://runsignup.com/…/Frederic…/HeritageFestival5Miler
RACE STARTS AT 7:30 a.m. PROMPTLY
Race Day Registration:
July 4th: 6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Visitors Center at 706 Caroline Street. Please allow enough time to complete your registration process.
July 4th: 6:30 a.m. – 7:15 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, but please arrive early to complete full registration. No guarantees on late registrations.
Starting location: Caroline Street between Lafayette and Frederick Street
Packet pick-up prior to event:
Will be held at Lucky Road Run Shop, 1277 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 Between 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Will be held at Lucky Road Run Shop, 1277 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 Between 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Age Groups – 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over – Top 3 Men and Women in each age group.
Get ready to bring on your best patriotic reflection of Independence for the Annual Heritage 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.
Specialty awards for best man and woman: Patriotic/independence day outfit reflecting their support to our military and country.
Cost:
February 17th – June 7th $25
June 8th – July 2nd $30
July 3rd, July 4th – $35
February 17th – June 7th $25
June 8th – July 2nd $30
July 3rd, July 4th – $35
Runners must finish by 8:45 a.m. to win an award.
Chip Timing:
Will be provided by Arsenal, using disposable Chronotrack bib tags. Bibs are to be worn on your front, no bib, no time.
Will be provided by Arsenal, using disposable Chronotrack bib tags. Bibs are to be worn on your front, no bib, no time.
Course: USATF certified course
Support:
Race marshals and the several of the City of Fredericksburg Police department will be available along the course to protect runners.
Support:
Race marshals and the several of the City of Fredericksburg Police department will be available along the course to protect runners.
Several Water stations will be available throughout the course.
A nurse will be onsite to assist if medical attention is necessary.
A nurse will be onsite to assist if medical attention is necessary.
Time limit:
All competitors must finish race by 9:30 a.m.
Important Information: No headphones, dogs, baby strollers or wheel devices allowed on course.
All competitors must finish race by 9:30 a.m.
Important Information: No headphones, dogs, baby strollers or wheel devices allowed on course.
“Baby joggers are permitted in the race as long as they maintain a steady racing pace and start in the back. Racing chairs may also participate with prior coordination with the Race Director.”
Disqualification will occur if these rules are not followed.
Need More information contact us @: fredfallenheroes@gmail.com
Race proceeds/benefits:
All proceeds go towards assisting local Veterans and First Responders in the local and surrounding areas of Fredericksburg.
All proceeds go towards assisting local Veterans and First Responders in the local and surrounding areas of Fredericksburg.
Along with helping our Veterans/First Responders we are the main provider for the Wreaths Across America program for the Oak Hill location where we have approximately 1000 Veterans laid to rest.
Our organization makes sure no Veteran is forgotten for this program with a hand made wreath especially made just for them to honor their sacrifice and dedication to our great nation.
We look forward to seeing you and good luck on the 4th.
No refunds will be provided for this event
