IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5k & Sparkler 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4, 2026
United States
Manassas
100% asphalt
freedomfirecracker5k.com
Independence Day
5k
Run/Walk
VA

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Road runs in United States, Manassas

Distances

Running
5K
5 km
Start: Jul 5, 04:00 AM
Running
Sparkler 1 Mile
1 km
Start: Jul 6, 05:30 AM

About

A family-friendly Independence Day celebration featuring a 5k and 1 mile walk/run, with proceeds benefiting Hero’s Bridge. The event includes a custom race shirt, medal, bib, and digital finisher’s certificate.

Catering & aid stations

1 water station at the 1.5 mile mark of the 5k; small unopened water bottles available on a table for runners and at the finish.

Pacers

The 5k has a course time limit of 60 minutes (19 min/mile). The 1 Mile Run/Walk is not timed. Pacers may be identified by flags and target times per start wave; adhere to event safety protocols.

Results

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Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Manassas

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan42°28°

↑ 07:27

↓ 17:12

Feb46°29°

↑ 07:03

↓ 17:47

Mar55°36°

↑ 07:21

↓ 19:18

Apr66°46°

↑ 06:34

↓ 19:47

May74°56°

↑ 05:58

↓ 20:16

Jun84°65°

↑ 05:45

↓ 20:37

Jul88°70°

↑ 05:58

↓ 20:35

Aug86°68°

↑ 06:25

↓ 20:05

Sep79°62°

↑ 06:53

↓ 19:19

Oct67°51°

↑ 07:20

↓ 18:32

Nov56°40°

↑ 06:54

↓ 16:57

Dec46°32°

↑ 07:22

↓ 16:50

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Custom race shirt
Race medal

Custom bib
Digital finisher’s certificate

FAQ

What safety protocols are in place for runners?

Runner safety protocols include 1 water station at 1.5 miles, small unopened water bottles available on tables, adherence to Virginia Department of Health guidelines, RRCA best practices, and a closed course for spectators. Only authorized staff and officials are permitted on the course.

Are strollers and dogs allowed?

Strollers are allowed. Dogs are not allowed due to safety concerns.

What does the registration include?

All 5k and 1 mile runners receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finisher’s certificate.

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:56:25 PM

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