DENFIT 1776

🎆 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!

🇺🇸 Honor Our Heritage

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

• Event Start Time: 7:00am on July 4th
• Course Location: Starts at Cape Vincent East End Park, scenic route through the village and along the river to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
• Event Distances: 1776 7.76mi and 17.76mi Challenge
• Participation: All fitness levels welcome: run or walk at your own pace while enjoying the view!

🏖️ Course Details

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

*REQUIREMENTS* All runners must provide an American flag and will be asked to display it as they run 7.76mi. It can be ANY size (such as a small cemetery flag...but the bigger the better). Stick a small flag in a pocket of a running vest: carry a small pole... whatever you choose, a flag must be on display.

For runners who take up the Challenge option and want to earn the coveted DENFIT CUSTOM SPEAR: it must be a 3x5 flag on a pole and carried for the entire 17.76mi distance.

👕 Registration Information

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. Course closes at 11am.

🥇 Post-Race Celebration

Every participant receives a t-shirt and medal and will be provided light refreshments upon completing the course.

After the event, stick around for '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!

For more information and to register, visit DENFIT 1776 Registration.