IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5K and Sparkler 1-Mile
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Manassas, Virginia
- Price $26.00 - $46.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with the IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5K and Sparkler 1-Mile event taking place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the vibrant city of Manassas, Prince William! Kicking off at the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, this family-friendly celebration offers a 5K run at 8:30 AM and a fun 1-Mile walk/run at 9:30 AM, perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. With limited spots available, early registration is highly recommended to secure your place on the starting line.
Join fellow community members for a day filled with excitement, and enjoy custom race shirts, medals, and digital finishers certificates for all participants. Not only will you be part of a festive atmosphere, but you'll also be supporting a great cause—proceeds benefit Heroes Bridge, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly veterans. Bring your friends and family, snap some memorable photos at the 8 ft X 8 ft photo booth, and don’t forget to add a splash of patriotism with complimentary red, white, and blue tattoos! Whether you’re racing for fun or aiming for a fast finish, this event promises a joyful and spirited way
Join fellow community members for a day filled with excitement, and enjoy custom race shirts, medals, and digital finishers certificates for all participants. Not only will you be part of a festive atmosphere, but you'll also be supporting a great cause—proceeds benefit Heroes Bridge, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly veterans. Bring your friends and family, snap some memorable photos at the 8 ft X 8 ft photo booth, and don’t forget to add a splash of patriotism with complimentary red, white, and blue tattoos! Whether you’re racing for fun or aiming for a fast finish, this event promises a joyful and spirited way
Organiser's Description
JULY 4, 2026
TIME: 5K 8:30 | 1 MILE 9:30
LOCATION: FREEDOM AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER, 9100 FREEDOM CENTER BLVD, MANASSAS, VA
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!! WE RECOMMEND REGISTERING SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THE STARTING LINE.
Special thanks to our friends at Iron Mountain Data Centers for their support of this special community event. The IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile walk/run is a family-friendly event that is a fun and festive celebration of Independence Day!
A portion of the race proceeds benefit Heros Bridge. This amazing charitable organization serves elderly veterans of World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars; bridging veterans to a better quality of life through age specific and innovative programs. For more information go to https://herosbridge.org
REGISTRATION FEES
1 Mile Run/Walk is NOT timed
Through 4/30: 5k $42.50, 1 Mile Run/Walk $22.50
5/1-5/31: 5k $45, 1 Mile Run/Walk $25
6/1-7/2: 5k $47.50, 1Mile Run/Walk $27.50
PACKET PICKUP
This race will feature race day packet pickup only.
Race day packet pickup will open at 7:00 am. Please arrive at least 45-60 minutes prior to your race.
START YOUR 4TH WITH US!
The Freedom Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile walk/run is a family-friendly event that is a fun and festive celebration of Independence Day! All 5k runners and 1-mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finishers certificate
SWAG
All 5k and 1 Mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finishers certificate.
AWARDS
There is no formal awards ceremony just pick your results and award up at the pavilion near the start/finish line! The top 3 overall men and women receive The Running Store gift cards as follows: $75, $50, $25. The top 3 male and female 5K finishers in each of the following 5K age groups receive Running Store gift cards ($15/$10/$5): 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
PHOTOBOOTH
Baby are you a firework? Then come on let your colors burst in front of our 8 ft X 8 ft photo booth! Grab your friends and family and show us your sparkling smile! And if you need to add a little zing to your July 4th outfit you can add a tattoo or two! Complimentary Red, White and Blue tattoos will be distributed to all participants at packet pick up!
PHOTO BOOTH
Baby are you a firework? Then come on let your colors burst in front of our 8 ft X 8 ft photo booth! Grab your friends and family and show us your sparkling smile! And if you need to add a little zing to your July 4th outfit you can add a tattoo or two! Complimentary Red, White and Blue tattoos will be distributed to all participants at packet pick up!
PACERS
The pacers for runners hoping to hit the following times will be at this years race: 20:00, 25:00 and 30:00
SERVICE MEMBERS
Courtesy of our friends at Iron Mountain Data Centers, the first 50 service members who use code ServiceMembers2026 will receive 1 free race entry. Please note this code is applicable only to the service member, not family members.
COURSE
Strollers: allowed | Dogs: not allowed due to safety concerns
The 5k has a course time limit of 60 minutes (19 min/mile).
The 1 Mile Run/Walk IS NOT timed.
RUNNER SAFETY PROTOCOLS
* We will offer 1 water station at the 1.5-mile mark of the race. Small unopened water bottles will be available on a table for runners. In addition, small water bottles will be available at the end of the race.
* We will adhere to all Virginia Department of Health guidelines for running races and abide by RRCAs best practices for conducting safe running.
* Due to runner safety protocols the race route is closed to spectators. Only authorized race staff, PWC Police, GMU police, and traffic control employees are permitted on the race route.
TIME: 5K 8:30 | 1 MILE 9:30
LOCATION: FREEDOM AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER, 9100 FREEDOM CENTER BLVD, MANASSAS, VA
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!! WE RECOMMEND REGISTERING SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THE STARTING LINE.
Special thanks to our friends at Iron Mountain Data Centers for their support of this special community event. The IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile walk/run is a family-friendly event that is a fun and festive celebration of Independence Day!
A portion of the race proceeds benefit Heros Bridge. This amazing charitable organization serves elderly veterans of World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars; bridging veterans to a better quality of life through age specific and innovative programs. For more information go to https://herosbridge.org
REGISTRATION FEES
1 Mile Run/Walk is NOT timed
Through 4/30: 5k $42.50, 1 Mile Run/Walk $22.50
5/1-5/31: 5k $45, 1 Mile Run/Walk $25
6/1-7/2: 5k $47.50, 1Mile Run/Walk $27.50
PACKET PICKUP
This race will feature race day packet pickup only.
Race day packet pickup will open at 7:00 am. Please arrive at least 45-60 minutes prior to your race.
START YOUR 4TH WITH US!
The Freedom Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile walk/run is a family-friendly event that is a fun and festive celebration of Independence Day! All 5k runners and 1-mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finishers certificate
SWAG
All 5k and 1 Mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finishers certificate.
AWARDS
There is no formal awards ceremony just pick your results and award up at the pavilion near the start/finish line! The top 3 overall men and women receive The Running Store gift cards as follows: $75, $50, $25. The top 3 male and female 5K finishers in each of the following 5K age groups receive Running Store gift cards ($15/$10/$5): 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
PHOTOBOOTH
Baby are you a firework? Then come on let your colors burst in front of our 8 ft X 8 ft photo booth! Grab your friends and family and show us your sparkling smile! And if you need to add a little zing to your July 4th outfit you can add a tattoo or two! Complimentary Red, White and Blue tattoos will be distributed to all participants at packet pick up!
PHOTO BOOTH
Baby are you a firework? Then come on let your colors burst in front of our 8 ft X 8 ft photo booth! Grab your friends and family and show us your sparkling smile! And if you need to add a little zing to your July 4th outfit you can add a tattoo or two! Complimentary Red, White and Blue tattoos will be distributed to all participants at packet pick up!
PACERS
The pacers for runners hoping to hit the following times will be at this years race: 20:00, 25:00 and 30:00
SERVICE MEMBERS
Courtesy of our friends at Iron Mountain Data Centers, the first 50 service members who use code ServiceMembers2026 will receive 1 free race entry. Please note this code is applicable only to the service member, not family members.
COURSE
Strollers: allowed | Dogs: not allowed due to safety concerns
The 5k has a course time limit of 60 minutes (19 min/mile).
The 1 Mile Run/Walk IS NOT timed.
RUNNER SAFETY PROTOCOLS
* We will offer 1 water station at the 1.5-mile mark of the race. Small unopened water bottles will be available on a table for runners. In addition, small water bottles will be available at the end of the race.
* We will adhere to all Virginia Department of Health guidelines for running races and abide by RRCAs best practices for conducting safe running.
* Due to runner safety protocols the race route is closed to spectators. Only authorized race staff, PWC Police, GMU police, and traffic control employees are permitted on the race route.
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