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Heppe Chiropractic 15K & 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heppe Chiropractic 15K /5K | 15K | May 29, 20277:00 AM | $45 | 300 |
| Heppe Chiropractic 5K | 5K | May 29, 20278:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Heppe Chiropractic 15K /5K: $45 until Feb 2, then $45 until Apr 22, then $55 until May 29.
- Heppe Chiropractic 5K: $20 until Feb 2, then $15 until May 29.
Online registration closes May 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:49 AM, and the Heppe Chiropractic 15K /5K 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
713 Sophia Street, 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 (4 years)Heppe Chiropractic 5K
101
finishers
35:54
median (11:33 /mi)
20:13
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
Heppe Chiropractic 15K
77
finishers
1:26:39
median (9:18 /mi)
51:50
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Heppe Chiropractic 15K & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Heppe Chiropractic 15K & 5K?
At the 2026 Heppe Chiropractic 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:30 or better, the top quarter in 29:03, and half the field in 35:54; the last tenth came in after 48:16.
At the 2026 Heppe Chiropractic 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:09:17 or better, the top quarter in 1:20:57, and half the field in 1:26:39; the last tenth came in after 1:50:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 25:57 |
| 20-29 | 29:45 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 24:53 | 26:00 |
| 40-49 | 31:33 | 29:02 |
| 50-59 | 30:47 | n/a |
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 33 percent since 2023.
134
2023
85
2024
165
2025
178
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Heppe Chiropractic 15K & 5K 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 56 to 101 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:29 to 35:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 101 (+80%) | 35:54 | under 25:30 | 20:13 |
| 2025 | 56 | 38:29 | under 26:33 | 23:03 |
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 29:03, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
- 15K: About average for US 15Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:20:57, against 1:20:57 in a typical US 15K, 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 May 29 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 88°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 Heppe Chiropractic 15K & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 713 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 15K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 29, 2027), 2026 (May 23, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 21, 2024), 2023 (Apr 23, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Heppe Chiropractic 15K & 5K?
- Saturday, May 29, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 29, 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?
- 5K, 15K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 101 runners finished the Heppe Chiropractic 5K; the median finish was 35:54 and the winner ran 20:13.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:03, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 713 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
From the organizers
Heppe Chiropractic is excited to host the 5th Annual Heppe 15K/5K on Saturday, May 29, 2027!
Join us in beautiful downtown Fredericksburg for either the 15K or 5K distance. This scenic course takes runners along the Rappahannock River, through historic downtown Fredericksburg, and along portions of the Heritage Trail and Canal Path. The race begins and ends at Riverfront Park on Sophia Street.
What started as a local race has continued to grow year after year, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters from across the region. We can't wait to make 2027 our biggest event yet.