DENFIT 1776
Cape Vincent, NY
Sun, Jul 4, 2027
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Sunday, July 4th, 2027
Cape Vincent East End Waterfront Park, Cape Vincent NY
66–76°F · some rain risk
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2026
72–77°F
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2025
62–73°F
dry
2024
66–77°F
dry
2023
67–76°F
dry
2022
61–72°F
dry
2021
60–76°F
dry
2020
71–86°F
dry
2019
66–86°F
dry
2018
68–87°F
dry
2017
63–75°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
What better way to celebrate our nations birthday than with a run!
Picture it: running down the street on the morning of July 4th with dozens of other people all carrying an American flag!
Event Purpose
The DENFIT1776 annual run is to honor and acknowledge the men and women who founded our nation, doing so with grit, determination, and perseverance. It is our American heritage to be able-bodied and demonstrate courage in the face of adversity.
Event Options
- Start Time: 7:00am on July 4th
- Distances: 1776 7.76mi and 17.76mi Challenge
- Course: Scenic route through Cape Vincent and along the river to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
- Participation: All fitness levels welcome and encouraged
Event Specifics
EVENT Options (be sure to read requirements below):
- 1776 7.76mi: A quick "out-and-back" lap while carrying an American flag of any size or dressing in red, white, and blue!
- 1776Challenge: 17.76mi (two laps) while carrying a 3x5 American flag on a pole the ENTIRE distance.
Requirements
- Flag Display: All runners must provide an American flag of ANY size to display while running 7.76mi.
- Challenge Flag: For the 1776Challenge, it must be a 3x5 flag on a pole carried for the entire 17.76mi distance.
- T-Shirt Sizing: To guarantee your t-shirt sizing, register BEFORE 06/16/2026.
- Course Support: This run is largely self-supported with one aid station located at the lighthouse turn around.
Post-Race Activities
After the event, stick around for the '4th of July Bike Parade', taking place also at Rec Park as the 1776 concludes. Watch as over a hundred kids carrying flags make their way through town on their bicycles!
Additional Information
- Course Closure: Course closes at 11am.
- Participants: Every participant receives a t-shirt and medal and will be provided light refreshments upon completing the course.
- Registration Link: Register here.
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