DENFIT 1776
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Location Cape Vincent, New York
- Price $54.00 - $85.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating DENFIT 1776 event on July 4th, 2025, in the beautiful Cape Vincent, Jefferson, where patriotism meets fitness in a celebration of America's birthday! Kick off your Independence Day with a spirited run alongside fellow enthusiasts, all carrying American flags with pride. Choose from three exciting race distances starting at 8:00 AM: the 1776 5K, a scenic route through the village; the 1776 7.76-mile "out-and-back" lap; or take on the ultimate challenge with the 17.76-mile run, which includes two laps plus a 5K loop.
The course winds through the charming Cape Vincent and along the serene river to the iconic Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, ensuring a picturesque backdrop for all participants. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is encouraged to join in and enjoy the camaraderie of the day. Don’t forget to bring your American flag, as it’s a requirement for participation! Plus, every participant will receive a custom t-shirt and medal, alongside light refreshments after the race. Stick around for the festive '4th of July Bike Parade' featuring children on bicycles, adding to the joyous atmosphere. Celebrate
The course winds through the charming Cape Vincent and along the serene river to the iconic Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, ensuring a picturesque backdrop for all participants. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is encouraged to join in and enjoy the camaraderie of the day. Don’t forget to bring your American flag, as it’s a requirement for participation! Plus, every participant will receive a custom t-shirt and medal, alongside light refreshments after the race. Stick around for the festive '4th of July Bike Parade' featuring children on bicycles, adding to the joyous atmosphere. Celebrate
Organiser's Description
What better way to celebrate our nations birthday than with a run!
Picture it: running down the street on the morning of July 4th with dozens of other people all carrying an American flag!
The DENFIT1776 annual run is to honor and acknowledge the men and women who founded our nation, doing so with grit, determination, and perseverance. It is our American heritage to be able-bodied and demonstrate courage in the face of adversity.
Runners will have THREE event options to choose from and will start at 8:00am on July 4th: 1776 5k, 1776 7.76mi, and 17.76mi Challenge. The course starts from Cape Vincent Recreation Park and is a scenic route through the village of Cape Vincent and along the river to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse - a very flat and fast 7.76mi bringing runners back to the start line. From there, 1776Challenge runners will start a second lap. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Run and walk at your own pace while enjoying the view of the river and our quaint village!
EVENT Options (be sure to read requirements below):
1776 5k - a pleasant run through the village of Cape Vincent while carrying an American Flag of any size
1776 7.76mi - a quick _"out-and-back" _lap while carrying an American flag of any size or dressing in red, white, and blue!
1776Challenge - 17.76mi (two laps + 5k loop) while carrying a 3x5 American flag on a pole the ENTIRE distance
*****REQUIREMENTS*****
All runners must provide an American flag and will be asked to display it for the first 7.76mi section of the course. For the 7.76mi it can be ANY size (such as a small cemetery flag...but the bigger the better). Stick a small flag in a pocket of a running vest; carry a small pole... whatever you choose, a flag must be on display.
For runners who take up the Challenge option and want to earn the coveted DENFIT CUSTOM SPEAR, it must be a 3x5 flag on a pole and carried for the entire 17.76mi distance.
TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZING, REGISTER BEFORE 06/16/2025
THIS EVENT IS NOT TIMED but a clock will be clearly visible for runners who want to keep track. This run is largely self-supported with one aid station located at the lighthouse turn around.
Course closes at 11am
Every participant receives a t-shirt and medal and will be provided light refreshments upon completing the course.
After the event, stick around for '4th of July Bike Parade', taking place also at Rec Park as the 1776 concludes. Watch as over a hundred kids carrying flags make their way through town on their bicycles!
Picture it: running down the street on the morning of July 4th with dozens of other people all carrying an American flag!
The DENFIT1776 annual run is to honor and acknowledge the men and women who founded our nation, doing so with grit, determination, and perseverance. It is our American heritage to be able-bodied and demonstrate courage in the face of adversity.
Runners will have THREE event options to choose from and will start at 8:00am on July 4th: 1776 5k, 1776 7.76mi, and 17.76mi Challenge. The course starts from Cape Vincent Recreation Park and is a scenic route through the village of Cape Vincent and along the river to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse - a very flat and fast 7.76mi bringing runners back to the start line. From there, 1776Challenge runners will start a second lap. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Run and walk at your own pace while enjoying the view of the river and our quaint village!
EVENT Options (be sure to read requirements below):
1776 5k - a pleasant run through the village of Cape Vincent while carrying an American Flag of any size
1776 7.76mi - a quick _"out-and-back" _lap while carrying an American flag of any size or dressing in red, white, and blue!
1776Challenge - 17.76mi (two laps + 5k loop) while carrying a 3x5 American flag on a pole the ENTIRE distance
*****REQUIREMENTS*****
All runners must provide an American flag and will be asked to display it for the first 7.76mi section of the course. For the 7.76mi it can be ANY size (such as a small cemetery flag...but the bigger the better). Stick a small flag in a pocket of a running vest; carry a small pole... whatever you choose, a flag must be on display.
For runners who take up the Challenge option and want to earn the coveted DENFIT CUSTOM SPEAR, it must be a 3x5 flag on a pole and carried for the entire 17.76mi distance.
TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZING, REGISTER BEFORE 06/16/2025
THIS EVENT IS NOT TIMED but a clock will be clearly visible for runners who want to keep track. This run is largely self-supported with one aid station located at the lighthouse turn around.
Course closes at 11am
Every participant receives a t-shirt and medal and will be provided light refreshments upon completing the course.
After the event, stick around for '4th of July Bike Parade', taking place also at Rec Park as the 1776 concludes. Watch as over a hundred kids carrying flags make their way through town on their bicycles!
Races
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DENFIT 1776 7.76mi
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025
$59.30
Enjoy a scenic flat and fast 7.76mi run through Cape Vincent to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse and back. Runners must display an American Flag of any size and/or dress in red, white and blue as they run -
DENFIT 1776 Challenge
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025
$85.80
Runners taking on the Challenge will earn a 4ft CUSTOM SPEAR upon course completion. Enjoy a scenic flat and fast route through Cape Vincent to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse for 2 laps of the 12k, then an additional 5k loop that winds through the village. Runners MUST provide and carry a 3x5ft American flag on a pole the ENTIRE 17.76mi -
1776 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025
$54.00
Enjoy a flat and fast trip through the village of Cape Vincent! Runners must display an American Flag of any size and/or dress in red, white and blue as they run
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