Downtown Mile for CASA
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- Wave 1 - Women ages 15 and up · Wave 2 - Men ages 15 and up · Wave 3 - Youth ages 6-14 & more
From the Organizer
Please join us and support Rappahannock Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. All proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock Area CASA, a local non-profit organization that supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive. Visit rappahannockcasa.com for more information. This is a fun, downtown evening race with a fun post-race atmosphere.
Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series: The Downtown Mile for CASA is the 9th race in the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series. All finishers will receive points toward the 12-race series.
Location: Charles Street, Downtown Fredericksburg
Race Waves:
5:00 pm - Wave 1 Females ages 15 and up
5:15 pm - Wave 2 Males ages 15 and up
5:30 pm - Wave 3 Youth ages 6-14
5:45 pm - Superhero Run This wave is open to all ages, families who wish to participate together, parents with strollers, walking participants, etc.
Shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by September 1, 2026.
Packet Pickup: River Rock Outfitters, 1382 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 from 4 pm - 6 pm, September 18, 2026.
Race Day Registration and packet pickup will be held from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. on Saturday. Register on your smartphone or tablet at the event. Shirts are only guaranteed to those who register by September 1st.
CASA Sponsorship - to become a sponsor of the 2026 Downtown Mile for CASA, please click on the DONATE tab on the race website or email the race director at dtmile4casa@runfarc.com for a paper form and/or to pay electronically.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fredericksburg Sewage, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fredericksburg, VA
Population
28,383
as of 2023
Elevation
221 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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103
Days to train
- Race
- Downtown Mile for CASA
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Downtown Mile for CASA?
- Downtown Mile for CASA is a running race held in Fredericksburg, Virginia on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Downtown Mile for CASA?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Fredericksburg, Virginia at 900 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Downtown Mile for CASA?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Downtown Mile for CASA
Sep 19, 2026