IMDC Freedom Firecracker 5K and 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 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. START YOUR 4TH WITH US! 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 Swag All 5k and 1 Mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finisher’s certificate. Awards 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+. Photobooth Baby are you a firework