FSRC Independence 5000
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
Celebrate the holiday with a FREE 5k race at Riverside Park. (off of Monocacy Blvd). This is a low-key, low-amenity event.
Race Start time is 8:30AM.
Free for FSRC Members
Our low-key races are free for Steeplechaser members, so YAY!
You must be a club member on race day in order to get free race entry.
- If you’re not a club member, you can join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc.
- To check to see if you are a current member, and if so, what your expiration date is go to https://members.loutilities.com/fsrc/members and search for your name. If it isn’t found, your membership has either expired or you may be using an alternate spelling of your name.
- To look up your membership by name or email and to renew see: https://runsignup.com/fsrc and click Membership Lookup. If you’re logged into RunSignup, you should see your membership under “Your Existing Users”. If your membership has expired, click the Renew Now button next to your most recent membership. We have no idea why they have Renew Now next to older memberships, so please click the right one.
- If you think you are a paid member of the club and you still can't register for free, please check the spelling of the name you used to join the club and ensure that the birthdate you're using for registering for the race matches the one in your RunSignUp profile.
- If this still doesn't offer the ability to register for the race for free, email membership@steeplechasers.org for assistance.
Finally - if you currently have an individual membership and would like to upgrade to "Two-In-Household" or "Family" membership in order to get the free race entry for family members, contact our membership committee at membership@steeplechasers.org.
Race Day Registration
You may sign up on race day, but you'll need to do it online on your own device. We will not have paper forms or registration kiosks.
Competition
The Independence 5000 will count towards the FSRC Grand Prix.
Low-budget awards are given to the following divisions:
- Top male/female/non binary (clock time)
- Age Group male/female (net time): 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Logistics
Park in the lot at Riverside and pick up your bib.
The race will be chip timed, but still please make sure that you stay in order as you cross the finish line where volunteers will scan your bib -- we do this as a backup to resolve any missed chip reads.
The course is an out and back on the paved trail through the park. There will be two water stops.
Please bring a food item to share after the race.
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
89°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Frederick Police Brks, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Frederick, MD
Population
80,617
as of 2023
Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 33 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at FSRC Independence 5000, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- FSRC Independence 5000
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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12 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the FSRC Independence 5000?
- FSRC Independence 5000 is a running race held in Frederick, Maryland on July 4, 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 FSRC Independence 5000?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Frederick, Maryland at 1801 Monocacy Boulevard, Frederick, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the FSRC Independence 5000?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
FSRC Independence 5000
Jul 4, 2026