Independence Freedom Day 5k/ Down Hill Mile
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Independence, Virginia
- Price $28.10 - $33.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the Independence Freedom Day 5k and Down Hill Mile on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Independence, Grayson! This exciting event marks its 10th annual celebration, bringing together runners of all ages for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit.
Participants can choose between a challenging 5k course that features some hills, rated medium to hard, or the exhilarating Down Hill Mile, known for its fast times on a gentle decline. The Down Hill Mile kicks off at 7:45 AM, followed by the 5k race at 8:00 AM. With registration fees at just $25 for each race or $30 for both, this is an affordable way to join in the festivities. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a winner plaque in your category, as well as finisher medals for all participants! Make sure to arrive early for race day registration and prepare for a grand finish at the Independence Parade at 10:00 AM. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and celebration!
Participants can choose between a challenging 5k course that features some hills, rated medium to hard, or the exhilarating Down Hill Mile, known for its fast times on a gentle decline. The Down Hill Mile kicks off at 7:45 AM, followed by the 5k race at 8:00 AM. With registration fees at just $25 for each race or $30 for both, this is an affordable way to join in the festivities. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a winner plaque in your category, as well as finisher medals for all participants! Make sure to arrive early for race day registration and prepare for a grand finish at the Independence Parade at 10:00 AM. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
SHIRTS ARE SOLD OUT!!!! SORRY! PLEASE REGISTER EARLY NEXT YEAR! NEW COURSE ALERT! DUE TO THE GROWING POPULARITY OF THE CELEBRATION IN TOWN, WE'VE DECIDED TO AVOID THE UPTOWN SECTION. Join Grayson County Parks and Recreation and Blue Devil Cross country boosters for our 10th annual 5k on July 4, 2024.The 5k course is rated at medium/hard with some hills. The downhill mile is super fast! This race is a separate competitive race for all ages. The mile will be run before the 5k. The course in on a slight downhill sure to produce some fast times. Registration for the 5k or down hill mile is $25 or register for both races for $30!
Starting Times:
7:00-7:45 Race day registration
7:45Down hill mile
8:00-5k
10:00- Independence Parade
Entries:
T-shirt - Out of shirts!!!!!!!!!
Registration @ runsignup.com
Down hill mile- $25
5K- $25
Down hill/ 5k double- $30
Free- Kids fun run
5k Race Course: The race will begin in the GCHS parking lottake a right onto Main st..left onto Grayson Ave.Right onto Powerhouse RD- stay straight and enter trail the leads to Grayson Rec. Pool. Go through pool parking lot and turn right onto county park lane. Take the first right into the lower field parking area. Follow cones to industrial park lane. Turn right onto the sidewalk(main street) and return to school .
Down hill mile- Starting Line- sidewalk in front of Carter National Bank ( main st.) stay straight on sidewalk to Grayson Industrial park to finish! 100 percent down hill!
Winner plaque ( male/female awards )
Finisher medals
Starting Times:
7:00-7:45 Race day registration
7:45Down hill mile
8:00-5k
10:00- Independence Parade
Entries:
T-shirt - Out of shirts!!!!!!!!!
Registration @ runsignup.com
Down hill mile- $25
5K- $25
Down hill/ 5k double- $30
Free- Kids fun run
5k Race Course: The race will begin in the GCHS parking lottake a right onto Main st..left onto Grayson Ave.Right onto Powerhouse RD- stay straight and enter trail the leads to Grayson Rec. Pool. Go through pool parking lot and turn right onto county park lane. Take the first right into the lower field parking area. Follow cones to industrial park lane. Turn right onto the sidewalk(main street) and return to school .
Down hill mile- Starting Line- sidewalk in front of Carter National Bank ( main st.) stay straight on sidewalk to Grayson Industrial park to finish! 100 percent down hill!
Winner plaque ( male/female awards )
Finisher medals
Races
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Independence Freedom Day 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.10
Enjoy the day in beautiful Independence, Virginia as we celebrate the 4th of July. The annual Independence Day parade and downtown celebration will begin shortly after the race with food, refreshments and fun for the entire family. -
Down Hill Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Fri 4th July 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$28.10
Start line is in front of the High School and will end at Grayson Industrial Park. slight downhill -
The DOUBLE- 5k/Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Fri 4th July 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$33.10
Want a challenge? Run both for $30
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