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The Great Train Race

Name: The Great Train Race
Start: 2026-05-03
End: 2026-05-03
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 03 May, 2026

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sell $15.00 – $20.00

About the Event

The Great Train Race has been a Fredericksburg tradition for over 30 years.! This is one of the largest timed kid’s races on the east coast. Young runners get the rare opportunity to compete in a race just for them.

The race starts near the Fredericksburg Train Station and runs through historic downtown. Runners cross the Crown Trophy Finish Line at the City Docks. Runners and families are invited to the Race Festival located in the commuter lot behind the Train Station for awards, music, vendors, and treats.

The race consists of 3 events for kids under 18:

The 1-mile Express for ages 6 to 17
The 1/2-mile George Dashington for ages 10 and under
The 1/4-mile Caboose Run for ages 5 and under
The Express and George Dashington will be chip timed races. The Caboose Run is a fun run and will not be timed.

All runners receive a finishers medal and race shirt (shirts are only guaranteed when registered before April 1st).

Races Offered

Express 1 Mile - (6 to 17)

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$20.00

George Dashington 1/2 Mile - (10 & under)

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$18.00

Caboose Run 1/4 Mile - (5 & under)

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:45

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$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Fredericksburg.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.1° / 24.7°

wb_sunny 13.0° / 24.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.5 /

water_drop 71.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.1° / 24.7°

wb_sunny 13.0° / 24.0°

air 9.5 km/h

water_drop 71.2%

About Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is a city in Northern Virginia. The downtown area has experienced a revival since the 1970s allowing a strong arts community to thrive. Galleries, music venues, and fine dining can all be found in the historic district. While the city has seen massive growth, the downtown area and battlefields have been well preserved due to strong local commitment to historic preservation, providing a unique blend of old and new culture.