July 4, 2021

TIME: 5k – 8:30 | 1 Mile – 9:30

LOCATION: Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA

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Spots are limited!! We recommend registering soon as possible to reserve your spot on the starting line.

Fun Run Racing is partnering with Hero’s Bridge to bring you the Freedom Firecracker 5K and Sparkler 1 Mile Run/Walk. Hero’s Bridge is dedicated to serving elderly veterans, age 65 and older. A portion of the proceeds will go to Hero’s Bridge. For more information, visit their website here.

Registration Fees

1 Mile Run/Walk is NOT timed

Through 6/10:
5k – $37.50, 1 Mile Run/Walk – $15
6/11-6/20:
5k – $40.00, 1 Mile Run/Walk – $17.50
6/21-6/30:
5k – $42.50, 1Mile Run/Walk– $20

Packet Pickup

The Running Store

7343 Atlas Walk Way, Gainesville, VA

Saturday, 7/3, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Photos and Results

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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!

Costume Awards

Wear your best-themed gear: Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, Red, White & Blue – whatever screams “Festive Fourth” to you!

Tattoos

Need to add a little zing to your July 4th “outfit?” Sport a tattoo or two! We hear it helps your race times! Complimentary Red, White and Blue tattoos will be distributed to all participants at packet pick up!

Swag & Awards

Swag

All race participants of the 5k and 1 mile race receive a:

short sleeve t-shirt
custom medal
custom commemorative race bib

Awards

5k Overall Finishers: The top 3 male and female finishers receive a gift card from The Running Store – $100/$75/$50
5k Age Group Awards: Top male and female in each age group receive Limited Edition Goodr 4th of July sunglasses – 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Course

Strollers: allowed | Dogs: not allowed due to safety concerns

The 5k has a course time limit of 55 minutes (18 min/mile).

The 1 Mile Run/Walk IS NOT timed.

Runner Safety Protocols

We will have reduced access to the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center (FAFC) facilities. The restrooms will be available. We ask that runners do not gather in the FAFC. Prior to the race and after the race, runners are asked to remain outside.
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 not be serving food at the end of the race.
The race start will have “wave starts” with departure times based on your expected pace.
We will adhere to all Virginia Department of health guidelines for running races and abide by RRCA’s best practices for conducting safe running events.