Grand Slamrock 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $22 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leprechaun Chase 1/2 Mile | Other | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $20$22 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Strike It Lucky 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 13, 20278:20 AM | $22$25 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Grand Slamrock 5K | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:45 AM | $38$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $22 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Leprechaun Chase 1/2 Mile: $20 until Sep 30, then $22 until Dec 31, then $25 until Mar 13.
- Strike It Lucky 1 Mile: $22 until Sep 30, then $25 until Dec 31, then $27 until Mar 13.
- Grand Slamrock 5K: $38 until Sep 30, then $40 until Dec 31, then $42.50 until Mar 9, then $45 until Mar 13.
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fredericksburg runs 36:23, about 11:43 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:32 and men in 32:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:26 AM, and the Leprechaun Chase 1/2 Mile starts at 8:00 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
42 Jackie Robinson Way, 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)Grand Slamrock 5K
Strike It Lucky 1 Mile
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Grand Slamrock. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Grand Slamrock?
At the 2026 Grand Slamrock 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:25 or better, the top quarter in 29:04, and half the field in 35:35; the last tenth came in after 53:17.
At the 2026 Strike It Lucky 1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 7:26 or better, the top quarter in 8:08, and half the field in 9:36; the last tenth came in after 11:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:48 | 20:37 |
| 20-29 | 20:51 | 19:46 |
| 30-39 | 23:17 | 18:30 |
| 40-49 | 23:36 | 19:18 |
| 50-59 | 27:15 | 24:10 |
| 60-69 | 31:24 | 26:03 |
| 70+ | n/a | 48:33 |
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 80 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Grand Slamrock 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 363 to 627 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:43 to 35:35.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 627 (+8%) | 35:35 | under 24:25 | 17:29 |
| 2025 | 579 (-4%) | 34:26 | under 23:34 | 16:32 |
| 2024 | 601 (+67%) | 32:46 | under 23:22 | 15:59 |
| 2023 | 359 (-1%) | 32:38 | under 23:24 | 17:18 |
| 2022 | 363 | 31:43 | under 22:17 | 16:02 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:04, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
- 1 Mile: Faster than most Virginia 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2026 1-mile race field finished under 8:08, against 9:07 in a typical Virginia 1-mile race, so times here run 11 percent faster.
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 March 13 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 75°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.
Race details
- Where
- 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (Mar 14, 2026), 2025 (Mar 15, 2025), 2024 (Mar 16, 2024), 2023 (Mar 18, 2023), 2022 (Mar 19, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Grand Slamrock?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $22 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $38, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 627 runners finished the Grand Slamrock 5K; the median finish was 35:35 and the winner ran 17:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:04, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
From the organizers
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the approach of baseball season at the 6th Annual Grand Slamrock 5K. This is the perfect event to slide into Spring after you've dugout from a long winter of cold and snow. Runners and walkers alike are welcome to join us in this race! The 5K is stroller-friendly, but no dogs are allowed in any of the races, so leave the pups at home!
What's included in your pot of gold?
A fast, flat USATF certified course
Finish on the field inside the stadium!
Convenient parking and amenities
Custom finisher medals
A sweet race t-shirt (t-shirt deadline is 2/27/27 to guarantee your race shirt)
Super cool awards
Races for all ages and abilities