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The Great Train Race

The Great Train Race

  • Running
  • 2 km
  • 805 m
  • 402 m
Caroline Street Fredericksburg VA US - 22407

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About the Event

The Great Train Race

The Great Train Race is a running event for runners under 18 years old and consists of three races: The 1 mile Express, the 1/2 mile George Dashington, and the 1/4 mile Caboose run. The first event will start at 7:30am. Additional race information can be found on the race website: gtr.runfarc.com

Events

  • Express 1 Mile - (6 to 17): $20 Registration Opens September 28, 2025 at 12:00am EDT. Open to ages 6-17.
  • George Dashington 1/2 Mile - (10 & under): $18 Registration Opens September 28, 2025 at 12:00am EDT. Open to ages 10 and under.
  • Caboose Run 1/4 Mile - (5 & under): $15 Registration Opens September 28, 2025 at 12:00am EDT. Open to ages 5 and under.

Tentative Race Day Schedule

  • 1 MILE EXPRESS
    • 7:30am - Heat 1 - Boys 14 & Up
    • 7:40am - Heat 2 - Girls 14 & Up
    • 7:50am - Heat 3 - Boys 12-13
    • 8:00am - Heat 4 - Girls 12-13
    • 8:10am - Heat 5 - Boys 10-11
    • 8:20am - Heat 6 - Girls 10-11
    • 8:30am - Heat 7 - Boys 9
    • 8:40am - Heat 8 - Boys 8
    • 8:50am - Heat 9 - Girls 8-9
    • 9:00am - Heat 10 - Boys 6-7
    • 9:10am - Heat 11 - Girls 6-7
    • 9:20am - Heat 12 - Fun Heat*
  • GEORGE DASHINGTON 1/2 MILE
    • 9:40am - Heat 13 - Boys 8-10
    • 9:50am - Heat 14 - Girls 8-10
    • 10:00am - Heat 15 - Boys 6-7
    • 10:10am - Heat 16 - Girls 6-7
    • 10:20am - Heat 17 - All 5 & Under
    • 10:30am - Heat 18 - Fun Heat*
  • CABOOSE RUN 1/4 MILE
    • 10:45am - Heat 19- Boys 4-5
    • 10:50am - Heat 20 - Girls 4-5
    • 10:55am - Heat 21 - Boys 3 & Under
    • 11:00am - Heat 22 - Girls 3 & Under

*Fun Heats are intended for runners who may need a bit more time or have special needs. Contact us for more information at [email protected] if your child would like to be included in a Fun Heat. Participants in the Fun Heats are not eligible for awards.

Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be held at Dick's Sporting Goods in Spotsy Towne Centre Friday May 2nd from 5 to 9pm & Saturday May 3th from 10am to 4pm. There is no race day packet pickup!

How to get there

Courses

Tickets

This event is not sold through Apuama. Check prices and availability directly on the organizer's website.
Express 1 Mile$20.00
George Dashington 1/2 Mile$18.00
Caboose Run 1/4 Mile$15.00
Event Website