Sun, Jul 4, 2027

Fallen Heroes 5 Miler

Fredericksburg, VA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2020

5 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $38 after Sep 22, 2026, so registering before then saves $3.

About the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler

The course runs through downtown Fredericksburg, starting and finishing at a high school track. The route takes you through city streets, so expect pavement throughout. The race is part of a local grand prix series and benefits a non-profit supporting veterans and first responders in the area, which gives the morning a purposeful feel without being heavy about it.

Packet pickup is available at a local running shop on a couple of days before the race. There is also morning pickup at the high school parking lot before the start, though that option carries an added fee. Prizes go to overall top finishers by gender, and there is a separate award for the best patriotic outfit, male and female.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5 Miles · 2026 results

460finishers

26:04winner

58:05median

1:58:43cutoff

Top 3: Mark Boyle (26:04) · Nathan Notgrass (26:20) · Zachary Houff (27:55)

The Fallen Heroes 5 Miler has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles7/4/2027 07:00$35

5 Miles7/4/2027 07:00Free

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Common Questions About the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler

Will I finish last at the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 58:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:58:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler a good first 5 Miles?

A field of 460 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler?

The 5 Miles winner ran 26:04 while the median finisher took 58:05. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.