Location
Independence, VA
Venue
110 Blue Devil Drive
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
Independence Freedom Day 5k, Down Hill Mile, THE DOUBLE- 5k/mile
T-shirts - are sold out. Remember next year to sign up early!!!!!! NEW COURSE ALERT! In 2025 we ran a new course and things went great. The course will be the same this year. Join Grayson County Parks and Recreation and Blue Devil Cross Country boosters for our 11th annual 5k on July 4, 2025. The 5k course is rated at medium/hard with some hills. The downhill mile is super fast! This race is a separate competitive race for all ages. The mile will be run before the 5k. The course is on a slight downhill, sure to produce some fast times. Registration for the 5k or down hill mile is $25 or register for both races for $30! If you enter the Double you will only receive one t-shirt if you register in the window to receive a shirt. Starting Times: 7:00-7:45 Race day registration 7:45 Down hill mile 8:10ish 10:00- Independence Parade Entries: T-shirt - with early bird registration (while they last) Registration @ runsignup.com Down hill mile- $25 5K- $25 Down hill/ 5k double- $30 Free- Kids fu
Independence Freedom Day 5k/ Down Hill Mile 2026 — Independence, VA
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Independence, VA.
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