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!
A portion of the race proceeds benefit Hero’s Bridge. This amazing charitable organization serves elderly veterans of World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars; bridging veterans to a better quality of life through age specific and innovative programs. For more information go to https://herosbridge.org
1 Mile Run/Walk is NOT timed
Through 4/30: 5k $42.50, 1 Mile Run/Walk $22.50
5/1-5/31: 5k $45, 1 Mile Run/Walk $25
6/1-7/2: 5k $47.50, 1Mile Run/Walk $27.50
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
All 5k and 1 Mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finisher’s certificate.
There 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 The 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+.
Baby 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!
Baby 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!
The pacers for runners hoping to hit the following times will be at this year’s race: 20:00, 25:00 and 30:00
Courtesy of our friends at Iron Mountain Data Centers, the first 50 service members who use code “ServiceMembers2026” will receive 1 free race entry. Please note this code is applicable only to the service member, not family members.
Strollers: allowed | Dogs: not allowed due to safety concerns
The 5k has a course time limit of 60 minutes (19 min/mile).
The 1 Mile Run/Walk IS NOT timed.
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$42.50
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:30
$22.50
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Manassas.
Learn more about the host city, Manassas.
Manassas is a small city in northern Virginia with a strong Civil War presence. The First and Second Battles of Bull Run were fought nearby.
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