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The Great Train Race

May 3, 2026
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 US

Great Train Race Courses

Express 1 Mile

George Dashington 1/2 Mile

Caboose 1/4 Mile


Participants Guide

All the information you need for race day can be found in our Participant Guide!

Be sure to download it and read up on everything from parking, course maps, start times, and the award ceremony times.


Race Schedule (Subject to change)

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 gtr@runfarc.com if your child would like to be included in a Fun Heat. Participants in the Fun Heats are not eligible for awards.

Awards

Express

  • Top 5 Overall for Boys and Girls
  • Top 5 Boys and Girls in the following Age Groups:
    • 14 to 17, 12 to 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, & 6

George Dashington

  • Top 5 Overall for Boys and Girls
  • Top 5 Boys and Girls in the following Age Groups:
    • 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, & 5 and Under

The Caboose Run is an untimed fun run and will not have awards.

All runners receive a medal.

Awards Presentations

Presentations held in the Festival Area
 
TimePresentations
9:00Scholarship Presentation
Express: Overall 14-17 and 12-13
9:30Express: 10-11 and 8-9
10:00Express: 6-7
School Participation Awards
10:30George Dashington: Overall, 10, 9, and 8
11:00George Dashington: 6, 7, and 5-under
 

 

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