Run 4 FXBG Sponsored by Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg

Race day photos have been posted to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/arsenaleventsva/photos/?tab=album&album_id=173050180857473

THE WAVE ASSIGNMENTS FOR TOMORROW ARE IN THE ATTACHED PDF.  GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH 7:15 TOMORROW MORNING.  IF YOU REGISTERED AFTER 6:30 PM ON FRIDAY NIGHT, STOP BY THE CHECK IN AREA TOMORROW TO GET YOUR BIB AND WAVE ASSIGNMENT.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

For those who are unable to attend in person we are offering a Virtual Option.  Same race gear but you can run anytime July 3 - 5 on the course of your choosing.  This option will not be eligible for awards but we will encourage you to submit results to be included in the Virtual 4 Miler results.

Please adhere to the following guidelines on race day so we can put on a safe event for everyone!

1.  The area around the check in table and the Start/Finish line will be cordoned off and we ask that you only enter those areas to pick up your race bib or get in place for the start of the race.  Once you have finished, we ask that you move through the area as quickly as possible so it does not become crowded.

2. Check in pre-race at your table (alphabetically assigned) beginning at 6:30am race morning and stick to the 6 foot spacing as you wait in line.  

3. All runners are required to wear masks/face covering pre-and post race, but not in the starting corral, during the race, or warming up and cooling down. Race staff and volunteers will be wearing masks the entire time time.

4. No water supplied on the course - runners need to BYOW (Bring your own water). 

5. Waves will be assigned and runners will be asked to stand on marked spots at 6 ft. spacing in the starting corral.

6. Anyone who does not feel comfortable getting in to the starting grid with their wave will have up to 5 minutes to start themselves after the rest of the runners have cleared out from their assigned wave.

7. After you finish, a water bottle and banana will be in an individually packed plastic bag past the finish line for you to grab and go post-race.

8. Runners are encouraged to leave finish area ASAP.

9. No spectators will be permitted as we need to adhere to the 250 person gathering limit under Phase 3.

10. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 - STAY HOME!

11. If you would like additional information regarding our COVID-19 plans, please join us for a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, July 1st at 7pm. 

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 365 538 1010
Password: 8675309

For safety reasons we will be starting this race in 4 waves of approximately 50 runners.  Runners will be assigned to waves based upon anticipated finish times.  The wave starting schedule will be as follows:

Wave 1: 7:30

Wave 2: 7:35

Wave 3: 7:40

Wave 4: 7:45

Runners will be staggered in the starting corral to maintain 6 feet distance.  Anyone who does not want to start with their wave can start the race up to 5 minutes after their assigned wave has started.

Please note that while race morning registration is allowed until 7:15 am (online only, and assuming the race has not sold out) anyone registering AFTER 6 PM on Friday July 3 will be assigned to the final wave.  This will allow us time to assign runners to the waves and notify runners of their wave on Friday evening.

We will send out an e-mail to registered runners on Friday evening with a link to their wave assignments.

Bibs will be available for pick up from 6:30am-7:25am race morning - July 4th.

Because of the late approval for this race we are not able to get a shirt orders before race day, so tank tops can be picked up:

Date: July 16th

Time: 5-7pm

Location: VA Runner

During registration you will have the option to have the race packet mailed to you.  The cost for having the packet shipped is $5.

We're offering real-time runner tracking with the RaceJoy app.  If you choose to run with your phone you can use the RaceJoy app that will give you mile split times on the course and allow your friends and family to track you in real-time and send cheers directly to you.  This is a great way for you to get encouragement on the course and still adhere to social distancing.  We have tested it out and thought it was pretty fun to use both as a runner and as a spectator.  We'd love for you to try this feature out and let us know what you think.  Watch the video below for a user tutorial. 

The YMCA has been offering childcare at no cost for essential workers and continues this mission with summer camps!  You're supporting their cause and in turn essential workers by participating in this race.  Thank you for your support and Happy 4th!

Top 3 Male and Female Overall

Top 3 Male and Female in each of the following age divisions: 19 & Under, 20-29, 3-039, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

NOTE: Because of the modified starting procedures AWARDS WILL BE BASED ON CHIP TIME.

This is a USATF Certified 4 mile course. The course is a mainly flat out and back.  The majority of the course is on a paved path but there is a short section of packed gravel.  Take a look at the attached course map for more information.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

Parking will be at the Massad Family YMCA.  Please DO NOT park at Pratt Park.  See below for the race morning layout of the YMCA parking lots.