FSRC Independence 5000

🇺🇸 Race Overview

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.

💳 Membership Details

• Join the club: If you’re not a club member, you can join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc.
• Check your status: To check if you are a current member, and 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 may be using an alternate spelling of your name.
• Renew membership: 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”.
• Need assistance? If you think you are a paid member and you still can't register for free, email membership@:steeplechasers.org for assistance.

📝 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.

The Independence 5000 will count towards the FSRC Grand Prix.
Low-budget awards are given to the following divisions:

• Top awards: Top male/female/non-binary (clock time)
• Age groups: 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 please ensure that you stay in order as you cross the finish line where volunteers will scan your bib -- this serves 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.

📅 Event Details

Date: July 5, 2025

Location: 1801 Monocacy Boulevard, Frederick, MD

For more information, visit the race website: FSRC Independence 5000.