Freedom Firecracker 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
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1 mi, 5 km
About the event
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.
Fun Run Racing is pleased to announce the rebranding of your favorite July 4th race. We are now the IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5k and Sparkler 1 Mile. 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!
Registration Fees1 Mile Run/Walk is NOT timed
Through 5/15: 5k $40, 1 Mile Run/Walk $17.50
5/16-6/15: 5k $42.50, 1 Mile Run/Walk $20
6/16-6/31: 5k $45, 1Mile Run/Walk $22.50
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.
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 finisher’s certificate
SwagAll 5k and 1 Mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finisher’s certificate.
AwardsThere 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 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+.
PhotoboothBaby 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!
KonaCourtesy of IMDC, all registrants will receive a FREE 8 oz. Kona Ice of their choice after the race!
PacersThe pacers for runners hoping to hit the following times will be at this year’s race: 20:00, 25:00 and 30:00
COURSEStrollers: 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.
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 RRCA’s best practices for conducting safe running.
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