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Fallen Heroes 5 Miler 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $40 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsley's Angels 5 Miler | 8K | Jul 4, 20277:00 AM | Free | 10 |
| Fallen Heroes 5 Miler | 8K | Jul 4, 20277:00 AM | $38$40 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5 MilerVirtual | 8K | Jul 4, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 8K fee goes up to $40 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Ainsley's Angels 5 Miler: Free until Jul 4.
- Fallen Heroes 5 Miler: $38 until Dec 31, then $40 until Mar 31, then $42 until Jun 9, then $45 until Jul 2, then $50 until Jul 4.
Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:50 AM, and the Ainsley's Angels 5 Miler starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)460
finishers
58:05
median (11:37 /mi)
26:04
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Fallen Heroes 5 Miler. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fallen Heroes 5 Miler?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 40:40 or better, the top quarter in 47:42, and half the field in 58:05; the last tenth came in after 1:20:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 44:45 | 35:07 |
| 20-29 | 41:37 | 28:47 |
| 30-39 | 39:11 | 33:27 |
| 40-49 | 41:31 | 33:53 |
| 50-59 | 50:04 | 40:15 |
| 60-69 | 54:44 | 39:39 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:02:47 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 60 percent since 2022.
288
2022
334
2023
382
2024
432
2025
460
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Fallen Heroes 5 Miler 8K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 288 to 460 finishers, and the median time rose from 49:25 to 58:05.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 460 (+6%) | 58:05 | under 40:40 | 26:04 |
| 2025 | 432 (+13%) | 49:59 | under 36:12 | 25:55 |
| 2024 | 382 (+14%) | 51:32 | under 36:37 | 27:51 |
| 2023 | 334 (+16%) | 50:53 | under 37:34 | 27:36 |
| 2022 | 288 | 49:25 | under 36:57 | 27:01 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Virginia 8Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 8K field finished under 47:42, against 46:53 in a typical Virginia 8K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 4 the day usually runs from 71°F at dawn to 89°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 39% of days. Cold snaps dip to 64°F and hot years reach 96°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Fallen Heroes 5 Miler cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 4, 2027), 2026 (Jul 4, 2026), 2025 (Jul 4, 2025), 2024 (Jul 4, 2024), 2023 (Jul 4, 2023), 2022 (Jul 4, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Fallen Heroes 5 Miler?
- Sunday, July 4, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 460 runners finished the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler; the median finish was 58:05 and the winner ran 26:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 8K field finished under 47:42, against 46:53 in a typical Virginia 8K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
From the organizers
Welcome back, runners, to the annual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler.
It's 4th of July race you are looking for!
Start your celebration for the 4th with a 5-mile run through the streets of historic downtown Fredericksburg. The starting location will be held at James Monroe High School. The race is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes, a local non-profit organization that provides support to the veterans and first responders in need of assistance in the local community.
This is the 7th race in the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix series in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club.
Anyone can participate in this 5-mile run.
The race will begin at James Monroe High School at the track.