The Great Train Race

Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Fredericksburg, VA; 405 Caroline Street, 22407
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Kids & Youth

Great for: families

Perks & features

After-Party
Awards
Chip Timed
Shirt

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

0.25 Miles
Sun, May 3, 10:45 AM EDT · From $17.61
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
0.5 Miles
Sun, May 3, 9:30 AM EDT · From $20.82
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:30 AM EDT · From $22.95
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

From the organizer

The Great Train Race has been a tradition in Fredericksburg Virginia for over 30 years! The event is one of the largest timed kid’s races on the east coast. Young runners get the rare opportunity to compete in a race just for them.

The race starts near the Fredericksburg Train Station and runs through historic downtown. Runners cross the Crown Trophy Finish Line at the City Docks. Runners and families are invited to the Race Festival located in the commuter lot behind the Train Station for awards, music, vendors, and treats.

The race consists of 3 events for kids under 18:

The 1-mile Express for ages 6 to 17 The 1/2-mile George Dashington for ages 10 and under The 1/4-mile Caboose Run for ages 5 and under The Express and George Dashington will be chip timed races. The Caboose Run is a fun run and will not be timed.

All runners receive a finishers medal and race shirt (shirts are only guaranteed when registered before April 1st).