Get ready to bring on your best patriotic reflection of Independence Day for the Annual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler Race. Bring your flags, your favorite red, white and blue shorts, tutus, 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. Come out and run through the downtown areas of the City of Fredericksburg. This race is hosted 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 James Monroe High School in the parking lot. RACE STARTS AT 7:00 a.m. Race Day Registration: July 4th: 6:00 a.m.6:30 a.m. . Please allow enough time to complete your registration process. 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 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 of James Monroe High School. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $25.00 CHARGE FOR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED RUNNERS TO PICK UP ON RACE DAY. New registrations are excluded on this charge. PICK UP PACKET ON THE DAY OF THE RACE: cost will be $25.00, 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. Two prizes will be given for the best Patriotic outfit: Best Male and Best Female. $100.00 to each winner All fees are non refundable.