Venue
Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center
Entry Fee
$22.50 – $47.50
Events
5K, Sparkler 1-Mile
July 4, 2026 TIME: 5k – 8:30 | 1 Mile – 9:30 LOCATION: Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA Spots are limited!! We recommend registering soon as possible to reserve your spot on the starting line. 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 Registration Fees 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 Packet Pickup This race will featur
IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5K and Sparkler 1-Mile 2026 — Manassas, VA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Manassas, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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