FSRC Independence 5000
- Date Sat 5th July 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Frederick, Maryland
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the FSRC Independence 5000, taking place on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at the beautiful Riverside Park in Frederick! This festive event invites runners of all levels to celebrate the holiday with a FREE 5K race, starting at 8:30 AM. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual runner, this low-key race promises a fun-filled atmosphere along the scenic paved trails of the park.
As a special highlight, the Independence 5000 will contribute to the FSRC Grand Prix, offering low-budget awards in various divisions including top male, female, and non-binary finishers, as well as age group categories. Participants are encouraged to bring a food item to share post-race, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to lace up your running shoes, enjoy the summer vibes, and make lasting memories with fellow running enthusiasts!
As a special highlight, the Independence 5000 will contribute to the FSRC Grand Prix, offering low-budget awards in various divisions including top male, female, and non-binary finishers, as well as age group categories. Participants are encouraged to bring a food item to share post-race, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to lace up your running shoes, enjoy the summer vibes, and make lasting memories with fellow running enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the holiday with a FREE 5k race at Riverside Park. (off of Monocacy Blvd). This is a low-key, low-amenity event.
Race Start time is 8:30AM.
Free for FSRC Members
Our low-key races are free for Steeplechaser members, so YAY!
You must be a club member on race day in order to get free race entry.
* If youre not a club member, you can join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc.
* To check to see if you are a current member, and if so, what your expiration date is go to https://members.loutilities.com/fsrc/members and search for your name. If it isnt found, your membership has either expired or you may be using an alternate spelling of your name.
* To look up your membership by name or email and to renew see: https://runsignup.com/fsrc and click Membership Lookup. If youre logged into RunSignup, you should see your membership under Your Existing Users. If your membership has expired, click the Renew Now button next to your most recent membership. We have no idea why they have Renew Now next to older memberships, so please click the right one.
* If you think you are a paid member of the club and you still can't register for free, please check the spelling of the name you used to join the club and ensure that the birthdate you're using for registering for the race matches the one in your RunSignUp profile.
* If this still doesn't offer the ability to register for the race for free, email [email protected] for assistance.
Finally - if you currently have an individual membership and would like to upgrade to "Two-In-Household" or "Family" membership in order to get the free race entry for family members, contact our membership committee at [email protected].
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
You may sign up on race day, but you'll need to do it online on your own device. We will not have paper forms or registration kiosks.
COMPETITION
The Independence 5000 will count towards the FSRC Grand Prix. [https://steeplechasers.org/competition/club-competition/grand-prix/]
Low-budget awards are given to the following divisions:
* Top male/female/non binary (clock time)
* Age Group male/female (net time): 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
LOGISTICS
Park in the lot at Riverside and pick up your bib.
The race will be chip timed, but still please make sure that you stay in order as you cross the finish line where volunteers will scan your bib -- we do this as a backup to resolve any missed chip reads.
The course is an out and back on the paved trail through the park. There will be two water stops.
We run to eat, right? Please bring a food item to share after the race.
Race Start time is 8:30AM.
Free for FSRC Members
Our low-key races are free for Steeplechaser members, so YAY!
You must be a club member on race day in order to get free race entry.
* If youre not a club member, you can join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc.
* To check to see if you are a current member, and if so, what your expiration date is go to https://members.loutilities.com/fsrc/members and search for your name. If it isnt found, your membership has either expired or you may be using an alternate spelling of your name.
* To look up your membership by name or email and to renew see: https://runsignup.com/fsrc and click Membership Lookup. If youre logged into RunSignup, you should see your membership under Your Existing Users. If your membership has expired, click the Renew Now button next to your most recent membership. We have no idea why they have Renew Now next to older memberships, so please click the right one.
* If you think you are a paid member of the club and you still can't register for free, please check the spelling of the name you used to join the club and ensure that the birthdate you're using for registering for the race matches the one in your RunSignUp profile.
* If this still doesn't offer the ability to register for the race for free, email [email protected] for assistance.
Finally - if you currently have an individual membership and would like to upgrade to "Two-In-Household" or "Family" membership in order to get the free race entry for family members, contact our membership committee at [email protected].
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
You may sign up on race day, but you'll need to do it online on your own device. We will not have paper forms or registration kiosks.
COMPETITION
The Independence 5000 will count towards the FSRC Grand Prix. [https://steeplechasers.org/competition/club-competition/grand-prix/]
Low-budget awards are given to the following divisions:
* Top male/female/non binary (clock time)
* Age Group male/female (net time): 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
LOGISTICS
Park in the lot at Riverside and pick up your bib.
The race will be chip timed, but still please make sure that you stay in order as you cross the finish line where volunteers will scan your bib -- we do this as a backup to resolve any missed chip reads.
The course is an out and back on the paved trail through the park. There will be two water stops.
We run to eat, right? Please bring a food item to share after the race.
Races
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5k
Sat 5th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS MAY 25This is free for paid members of FSRC. If you are a member and not offered the discount, please check the spelling of your name at https://runsignup.com/Club/SearchForRenew/668. If you continue to have problems contact [email protected] for help.
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