Fallen Heroes 5 Miler (2026)
2026-07-11 07:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Welcome back runners to the annual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler.
Link to sign up: https://runsignup.com/fallenheroes5miler_signup
Get ready to run through the beautiful scenery of downtown Fredericksburg starting at James Monroe High School.

The race is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes, a local non-profit organization that provides support to the veterans and first responders in need of assistance in the local community.

This is the 7th race in the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix series in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club.
The race will begin and end at the James Monroe High School track.

Packet pick up: Friday, July 3, 2026 Time: 1-6 p.m.Location: Lucky Road Run Shop 1865 Carl D. Silver Pkwy 22401
Packets will also be available the day of the race between 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot of James Monroe High School.
Please arrive early to retrieve your packet to be ready to start promptly. Race will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Entry Fees:February 17th – June 7th $35June 8th – July 2nd $40July 3rd, July 4th – $45In order to receive your free shirt, you must register by June 8th.Extra shirts will be available for purchase with a limited supply on the day of the race. Cost: $20.00Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over Overall winners will be presented awards in both the men and women divisions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Two prizes ($50.00 gift card each) will be given for the best Patriotic outfit: Best Male and Female.

7th Annual BBQ Cookoff At The Beach
2026-10-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Town Hill, Colonial Beach, Corner of Washington and Colonial Ave, Colonial Beach, VA, 22443, United States
DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2026
TIME: 12-4 P.M.
LOCATION: TOWN HILL, COLONIAL BEACH, VA
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun at Town Hill in Colonial Beach to taste the most amazing BBQ recipes.

This event is open to the public to have the opportunity to taste test all the BBQ teams’ amazing recipes. Upon entry we will be accepting donations as you enter the event to help further our cause to support our local veterans and first responders.
To register as a BBQ Team , Click link below:
BBQ Cook Registration

Cook Entry Fee is $100.00 per category.If a BBQ participant decides to enter both categories, they will be required to pay a total of $200.00.2 Categories : Ribs (no country ribs allowed)
Pork: can include butt, shoulder or picnic.BBQ cooks will be allowed on site 24 hours prior to the actual event to prepare their specialty.

All guidelines and rules will be provided for cooks when signing up.All cooks must be registered and paid by September 3, 2026.

1st place: $2000.00 for each category.
2nd place: $1000.00 for each category
3rd place: $500.00 for each category
People’s choice award: $500.00
Looking to be a vendor? Click the link below:
Vendor Registration
Vendor spots:
10X10-$50.0020X20-$100.00
Rules for vendors will be provided when registering for the event.
All vendors must sign up by September 28, 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026.Location: Town Hill of Colonial Beach on the corner of Colonial and Washington Ave.Doors open to the public at 12:00 p.m.BBQ Cooks only: Judging starts: 9:00 a.m. (BBQ Judging is not open to the public)Winners announced: 3:30 p.m.DJ on site to play your favorite tunes.Moon bounces for the kidsLots of vendors to get all your favorite things.

RAIN DATE: November 7, 2026
