BATTLING CANCER RACE INFORMATION
Race History
Grand Prix Series
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The Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series is a 11-race competitive schedule in the Fredericksburg region in which runners score points to ultimately win awards at the end of the season at the annual FARC Banquet. It is a chance to compare yourself to your peers and another way to meet people!
Race Partnerships
Race Volunteers
If you are not walking or running, we can use your help. We are looking for volunteers for course marshals, water tables, packet pickups, registration tables on race day, and setup/takedown crews. If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please contact us by email at info@battlingcancerrace.com
Race Forms and Maps
Online Registration
Race Location
Carl D. Silver Health Center/Moss Free Clinic’s Parking Lot
1301 Sam Perry Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Directions:
From US-1 North – Go south on Jefferson Davis Hwy./US-1. After entering the City of Fredericksburg, turn right onto Mary Washington Blvd. Turn left onto Sam Perry Blvd. Carl D. Silver Health Center is on the right.
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Course:
The 5K course is USATF-certified that goes out and back on Cowan Blvd toward Central Park with some hills. Water will be available on the route near mile 1.7 of the 5K course. Restrooms are in the Carl D. Silver building.
Registration Fees
5K Registration Fee:
Until June 14: $30
After June 14: $35
5K Family Upgrade (3 minimum members)*:
Until June 14: $25 per individual
After June 14: $30 per individual
*To receive the family upgrade, all race registrations and payment must be sent in together.
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Youth 1 Mile Fun Run Registration Fee:
Until June 14: $15
After June 14: $20
Note: This is a rain or shine event refunds are unavailable.
Registration Options
Online: www.arsenal-events.com until June 14 at 8:00 p.m.
By mail: Complete form and send with payment to:
YMCA | 212 Butler Road | Falmouth, VA 22405
In person:
June 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lucky Road Run Shop - 1277 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Race Day Registration: Starts at 6:30 a.m.
Packet Pick-up
Packets may be picked up at Lucky Road Run Shop on
June 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m or
June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Remaining race packets may be picked up at the event beginning at 6:30 a.m.
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Unclaimed packets will not be mailed to entrants.
Important Information
To ensure runner safety, unregistered runners, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades and running with dogs are strictly prohibited. Non-compliance will result in removal from the race course and immediate
disqualification. Course is not closed to traffic, headphones are discouraged. Baby joggers are permitted in the race and must start in the back and stay at the back or 15 minutes per mile, whichever is faster.
Premium
Entry fee includes a T-shirt. Shirts may not be available nor sizes guaranteed for runners registering after June 11, 2020
Chip Timing
Arsenal Events will provide Chip Timing by using disposable Chronotrack bib tags. Bibs are to be worn on your front.
If there is no bib worn, no time will be recorded.
Awards
All awards and places are determined by Gun Time
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The top three overall male and female 5K finishers earn:
Cash prizes of $100, $50, $25
Masters (40+) Top male and female 5K finisher will receive a:
Cash prize of $50
Event Record Bonuses
First male or female runner setting a new event record in the 5K will receive a:
$25 cash bonus.
Current event records:
Male: Andrew Brodeur 15:32 (2016) and Female: Jillian Pollack 18:51 (2018)
5K Age Groups
The top 3 men and women in each of the following age groups will receive gift certificates: 14 & Under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & Over
Youth 1 Mile Fun Run participants will receive finishers medals and shirts (while both supplies last)
5K Father’s Day Award
5K Father’s Day Award for the top combined time for Father/Child* team
*Only one child per team, can be son or daughter. Must specify which child is part of team on form. 5K race only.