The Great Train Race

🚂 The Great Train Race

The Great Train Race has been a Fredericksburg tradition for over 30 years! This 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.

🏁 Race Details

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

👶 Kids Events

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

🏅 Awards and Registration

• Finishers Medal: All runners receive a finishers medal.
• Race Shirt: Each participant also gets a race shirt (shirts are only guaranteed when registered before April 1st).

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: The Great Train Race.